Best Online Nursing Programs in Saint Joseph, MO (2026)

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

Saint Joseph, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Saint Joseph has a population of about 71,542. Median household income is $55,578 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% 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 Saint Joseph

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Saint Joseph. Distances are calculated from Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Highland Community College

Highland, KS 24.9 miles from Saint Joseph BOC Score48.1
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#2

Donnelly College

Kansas City, KS 44.5 miles from Saint Joseph BOC Score39.7
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#3

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, KS 44.6 miles from Saint Joseph BOC Score44.4
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#4

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 50.3 miles from Saint Joseph BOC Score45.8
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#5

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 51.5 miles from Saint Joseph BOC Score64.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph is part of the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 41140). 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$77,240St. Joseph, MO-KS$89,398
Licensed Practical Nurse$60,720St. Joseph, MO-KS$70,278
Nurse Anesthetist$242,630MO statewide$280,822
Nurse Midwife$130,220MO statewide$150,718
Nurse Practitioner$128,710St. Joseph, MO-KS$148,970
Nursing Assistant$35,900St. Joseph, MO-KS$41,551

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.

Saint Joseph at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population71,542Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,578Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Saint Joseph, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Saint Joseph. The closest is Highland Community College in Highland, KS (24.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Missouri-Kansas City (51.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Saint Joseph?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Saint Joseph are: Nurse Anesthetist ($242,630), Nurse Midwife ($130,220), Nurse Practitioner ($128,710). 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 Leavenworth instead of Saint Joseph?

Leavenworth, KS is 30.7 miles from Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph an affordable place to study nursing?

Saint Joseph’s median household income of $55,578 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Joseph 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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