Nursing at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
82 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
82
Optimistic
82
Base Case
80
Pessimistic
Earnings $71,150/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk High (39% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)
ROI 15.5x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #363 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Nursing graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $746K $744K $662K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.5x 15.5x 13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.5x 6.5x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 87% 86% 64%
DegreeOutlook Score 82 82 80

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,952
Out-of-state: $115,152 (6.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$51,348
-7% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,900
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$77,420
9% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $71,150/yr, Nursing graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 15.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $22,900 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #363 out of 990 programs, University of Missouri-Kansas City's Nursing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $71,150 to $77,420 over five years (9% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Missouri-Kansas City

With 75% of applicants admitted, University of Missouri-Kansas City prioritizes broad access, enrolling 6,618 students in Kansas City, MO.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Missouri-Kansas City's Nursing program score?
A score of 82/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Missouri-Kansas City's Nursing graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Nursing to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Nursing careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 39% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →