Best Online Nursing Programs in Ferguson, MO (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ferguson, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Ferguson has a population of about 18,350. Median household income is $46,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $232,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Ferguson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Ferguson. Distances are calculated from Ferguson city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Ferguson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 2.1 miles from Ferguson BOC Score58.7
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#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 7.3 miles from Ferguson BOC Score74.5
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#3

St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 8.3 miles from Ferguson BOC Score40.0
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#4

CALC Institute of Technology

Alton, IL 11.5 miles from Ferguson BOC Score26.4
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#5

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO 13.4 miles from Ferguson BOC Score64.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Ferguson

Ferguson is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$83,180St. Louis, MO-IL$87,466
Licensed Practical Nurse$65,120St. Louis, MO-IL$68,475
Nurse Anesthetist$232,300St. Louis, MO-IL$244,269
Nurse Midwife$133,330St. Louis, MO-IL$140,200
Nurse Practitioner$131,580St. Louis, MO-IL$138,360
Nursing Assistant$39,110St. Louis, MO-IL$41,125

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Ferguson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,350Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in St. Louis County38,722 workers, 277 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Ferguson, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Ferguson. The closest is University of Missouri-St Louis in Saint Louis, MO (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maryville University of Saint Louis (13.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Ferguson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Ferguson are: Nurse Anesthetist ($232,300), Nurse Midwife ($133,330), Nurse Practitioner ($131,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Florissant instead of Ferguson?

Florissant, MO is 3.9 miles from Ferguson and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ferguson an affordable place to study nursing?

Ferguson’s median household income of $46,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ferguson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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