Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 11,587 USD per year.

Students study how to promote health and care for sick, disabled, infirmed, and other individuals or groups. They learn medication administration, treatments, help during examinations, and health maintenance education.

This field prepares people for registered nursing work. They may care for patients, assist physicians, and refer patients to physicians and other health care specialists.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 71% of applicants.

Cox College focuses on healthcare education, with programs in nursing, diagnostic imaging, and occupational therapy. Nursing students can pursue Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, or Master of Science degrees. Diagnostic imaging is offered through a Bachelor of Science program, while occupational therapy includes a Master of Science and a doctoral program. Coursework and training prepare students for healthcare settings, patient care, diagnostic work, and rehabilitation.

The college is located at 1423 North Jefferson Avenue in Springfield, Missouri, a medically rich community. Students learn in facilities designed for real-world training and receive individual attention through an 11:1 student-to-professor ratio. One-to-one tutoring is available face-to-face or online. A partnership with a healthcare organization of more than 12,000 members gives students access to professional and clinical connections. An on-site CoxHealth recruiter can help speed the hiring process.

Career preparation is central to the Cox College experience. The college states that 93% of its 2024-2025 graduates were employed, continuing their education, serving in the military, or performing volunteer service. Financial support includes scholarships and aid, with more than $300,000 awarded in scholarships to students who applied in the previous year and 99% of students accepted for financial aid. International students should review program requirements, financial aid eligibility, and clinical placement arrangements before applying.