Best Nursing Schools in Columbia, Missouri (2026)
Columbia has 10 nursing programs across 6 program types. 5 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 89%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.
10
Programs
6
Program types
89%
Avg NCLEX rate
5
With NCLEX data
Top Nursing Programs in Columbia by NCLEX Pass Rate
Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.
1
University of Missouri-Columbia — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
BSN•Columbia, MO•$14,130 in / $34,338 out
2
University of Missouri-Columbia — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Columbia, MO•$14,130 in / $34,338 out
3
Stephens College — BSN Program
BSN•Columbia, MO•-
Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Columbia
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.
University of Missouri-Columbia
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$13,029 in / $31,029 out
University of Missouri-Columbia
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$13,029 in / $31,029 out
University of Missouri-Columbia
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$13,029 in / $31,029 out
University of Missouri-Columbia
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$14,130 in / $34,338 out
Columbia College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$24,326
Columbia College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$24,326
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