Demand for Nursing Means a Meaningful Career that Pays Well.
Nurses provide patients, families and communities with the care they need. Maryville’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing offers a rigorous curriculum, state-of-the-art practice labs and hands-on clinical experiences that prepare confident graduates to provide preventive, curative and rehabilitative professional nursing care in hospitals, clinics, schools, nonprofit organizations, home healthcare, nursing homes, military settings and more.
What sets the program apart
- Choose from three on-campus tracks: freshman direct entry, fast track, or evening and weekend.
- Learn in Walker Hall’s state-of-the-art nursing labs with simulated clinical environments.
- Gain hands-on clinical experience with leading St. Louis healthcare organizations.
- Prepare for meaningful nursing careers in hospitals, clinics, schools, home healthcare and more.
An Overview of Nursing at Maryville
Why Choose Nursing at Maryville?
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- Upcoming term starts:
- Fall 2026 Start Date: August 24
- Spring 2027 Start Date: January 11
What can I do with this degree?
Registered nurses remain among the most in-demand healthcare professionals as hospitals, clinics and community organizations continue to address growing healthcare needs across the country.
Graduates pursue careers in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, home healthcare, long-term care, public health, nonprofit organizations and military healthcare while making a meaningful impact every day.
Career Paths
Median annual wage for registered nurses.
Average projected openings each year due to employment growth and workforce replacement.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses. Median wage data from May 2024 and employment projections for 2024–2034. Career outcomes vary by employer, location, experience, licensure and specialty.
3 Tracks to choose from
Choose the Path That Fits Your Journey
Freshman Direct Entry
On-Campus Undergraduate ProgramBegin your nursing education as a freshman with a direct-entry pathway that takes you from your first semester through preparation for RN licensure.
- Begin as a freshman in Maryville's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
- Complete your nursing education through an on-campus curriculum.
- Prepare for a career as a registered nurse.
Fast Track Program
On-Campus Transfer PathwayDesigned for transfer students who have completed approximately 65 credit hours of general education and nursing prerequisite coursework and are ready to begin upper-level nursing studies.
- Designed for transfer students.
- Requires approximately 65 hours of general education and nursing prerequisite coursework.
- Continue your path toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Evening & Weekend Program
Part-Time On-Campus OptionA flexible evening and weekend pathway designed for working adults who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while balancing work and other responsibilities.
- Designed for working adults.
- Part-time evening and weekend schedule.
- Transfer into a flexible on-campus nursing program.
Want to learn more about our course offerings?
Detailed course descriptions and prerequisites are listed in our catalog.
Advance Your Nursing Career with an Online RN to BSN Degree
Maryville University's online RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses who are ready to expand their clinical knowledge, strengthen leadership skills and open the door to new career opportunities. Flexible online coursework, generous transfer credit and dedicated faculty support make it possible to earn your BSN while continuing to work.
How you can afford an education.
An investment in your future shouldn't be out of reach. Maryville offers multiple paths to reduce your out-of-pocket cost — and our team will help you find every one you qualify for.
Ways to Save
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*Fees can include digital course materials and textbooks/lab materials.
**Estimated cost does not include room and board or meal plans.
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Our financial aid advisors are here to walk you through scholarships, grants, and aid options for the Nursing program.
Maryville is accredited.
Maryville University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Catherine McAuley School of Nursing is accredited by:

It is fully approved by:
Missouri State Board of Nursing
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Maryville University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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*Please note according to Section 335.066, RSMo of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act that admission and completion of the BSN program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure examination.
Honors & Rankings
Ranked among the best values in private colleges by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
Ranked among “America's Top Colleges” by Forbes.- Ranked No. 1 in social mobility among private universities in St. Louis.
Named Best for Vets among colleges by Military Times.
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