Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences ★ Hidden gem
Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Private, nonprofit · 200 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 8 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,197 |
| $110k and up | $21,987 |
| All families (average) | $19,390 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,931 | +$43,122 | clears the bar | $14,677 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 75% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.