Research College of Nursing

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,000

53.7% growth from 2020

2021 Enrolled Students

389

66.8% Full-Time

About

Research College of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Research College of Nursing were Registered Nursing (166 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 203 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Research College of Nursing. 88.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (169 degrees), 14.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Research College of Nursing is $18,000, which is $3,500 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Research College of Nursing is $18,000, which is $3,500 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Research College of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Research College of Nursing was $18,000. The cost of tuition at Research College of Nursing is $3,500 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Research College of Nursing (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Research College of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Research College of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.04% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Research College of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Research College of Nursing was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 106 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Research College of Nursing had a total enrollment of 389 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Research College of Nursing is 260 students and the part-time enrollment is 129. This means that 66.8% of students enrolled at Research College of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Research College of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.8% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 3.86% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian, 1.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.771% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Research College of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (10.8%) and White Male (9.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Research College of Nursing in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 389 students. The full-time enrollment at Research College of Nursing is 260 and the part-time enrollment is 129. This means that 66.8% of students enrolled at Research College of Nursing are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Research College of Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
283 enrolled students
Black or African American
46 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Research College of Nursing is 72.8% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 3.86% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian, 1.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.771% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 155 more women than men received degrees from Research College of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Research College of Nursing is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 14.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Research College of Nursing is Registered Nursing (166 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Research College of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (203 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Research College of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Research College of Nursing in 2021 are Health (203 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Research College of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Research College of Nursing are Health (203 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Research College of Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Research College of Nursing are Health (203 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Research College of Nursing.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2021)

166 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Research College of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 166 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Research College of Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

179

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Research College of Nursing, which is 0.134 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (179).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Research College of Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Research College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.134 times less than the 179 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 179 degrees were awarded to men at Research College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 7.46 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
169 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Research College of Nursing is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 14.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

4.93% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
151 degrees awarded
White Male
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Research College of Nursing is white female (151 degrees awarded). There were 8.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (18 degrees).

Operations

Research College of Nursing employs 19 Assistant professors, 9 Instructors and 5 Professors. Most academics at Research College of Nursing are Female Assistant professor (19), Female Instructor (7), and Female Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Research College of Nursing are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.14M

2021 Salaries

5.12%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Research College of Nursing paid a median of $4.14M in salaries, a 5.12% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.81M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Research College of Nursing paid a total of $2.81M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 67.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Research College of Nursing were Assistant professor with 19 employees, Instructor with 9 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Research College of Nursing were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Research College of Nursing was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Female Instructor with 7 employees, and Female Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Research College of Nursing.