Three Rivers College
Published tuition$4,860 - $17,482
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)
Poplar Bluff, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,860 to $27,592 per year for indexed programs. Poplar Bluff has a population of about 16,243. Median household income is $42,035 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $242,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Poplar Bluff
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Poplar Bluff. Distances are calculated from Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Black River Technical College
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Online programsYes
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
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Online programs--
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Published tuition$11,691 - $27,592
Online programs--
Arkansas Northeastern College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Poplar Bluff
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,780 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,530 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $242,630 |
| Nurse Midwife | $130,220 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,930 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,680 |
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.
Poplar Bluff at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,243 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,035 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Poplar Bluff-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Paragould, AR – 49.2 mi away (26,617 pop)
- Cape Girardeau, MO – 60.4 mi away (55,253 pop)
- Jonesboro, AR – 66.8 mi away (72,838 pop)
- Farmington, MO – 70.4 mi away (44,494 pop)
- Dyersburg, TN – 76.0 mi away (21,313 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Poplar Bluff, MO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Poplar Bluff. The closest is Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, MO (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas Northeastern College (65.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Missouri?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Missouri are: Nurse Anesthetist ($242,630), Nurse Midwife ($130,220), Nurse Practitioner ($129,930). Wages for Poplar Bluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Paragould instead of Poplar Bluff?
Paragould, AR is 49.2 miles from Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff an affordable place to study nursing?
Poplar Bluff’s median household income of $42,035 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Poplar Bluff 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.