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Best Online Nursing Programs in Joplin, MO (2026)
Joplin, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Joplin has a population of about 52,218. Median household income is $51,154 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Joplin, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $170,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Joplin
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Joplin. Distances are calculated from Joplin 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 Joplin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center
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Crowder College
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Labette Community College
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Fort Scott Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Joplin
Joplin is part of the Joplin, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 27900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $74,930 | Joplin, MO-KS | $87,433 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,920 | Joplin, MO-KS | $68,751 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $170,770 | Joplin, MO-KS | $199,265 |
| Nurse Midwife | $130,220 | MO statewide | $151,949 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,640 | Joplin, MO-KS | $147,771 |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,600 | Joplin, MO-KS | $40,373 |
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.
Joplin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,218 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,154 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Joplin-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Pittsburg, KS – 25.7 mi away (23,069 pop)
- Bella Vista, AR – 44.0 mi away (28,406 pop)
- Bentonville, AR – 51.9 mi away (47,093 pop)
- Rogers, AR – 55.9 mi away (65,021 pop)
- Siloam Springs, AR – 61.7 mi away (21,136 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Joplin, MO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Joplin. The closest is Franklin Technology Center Adult Education in Joplin, MO (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Scott Community College (52.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Joplin?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Joplin are: Nurse Anesthetist ($170,770), Nurse Midwife ($130,220), Nurse Practitioner ($126,640). 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 Pittsburg instead of Joplin?
Pittsburg, KS is 25.7 miles from Joplin 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 Joplin an affordable place to study nursing?
Joplin’s median household income of $51,154 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Joplin 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.