Cox College

Welcome to Cox College, a private College of 850 students in the heart of Springfield, Missouri. The college offers Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees in Nursing along with a Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Imaging, Associate degree in Radiography, Associate degree in Medical Assisting and certificates in Medical Transcription, Medical Coding and Dietetic Internship

Cox College has awarded

1,090 A.S. in Nursing Degrees

468 B.S. in Nursing Degrees

19 M.S. in Nursing Degrees

21 A.S. in Radiography Degrees

82 Medical Billing/Coding Certificates

113 Medical Transcription Certificates

33 Diagnostic Imaging Certificates

49 Dietetic Internship Certificates

2,632 Diplomas (Burge School of Nursing)

Mission Statement

Cox College is committed to excellence by meeting the educational needs of students and the health care community.

Believe.Aspire.Achieve

Cox College has a rich, 105-year history of providing quality health care education in Springfield and southwest Missouri. We began as Burge School of Nursing in 1907, and have since educated more than 2,700 diploma graduates. Those individuals have served as the backbone of the nursing community in our region and beyond.

Prospective Students

Welcome! Our focus here at Cox College is you the student. We want to help you write your story. We are here to put your needs first and take the steps necessary to help you succeed in the health care industry.

School Tour

A message from Dr. Anne Liners Brett President of Cox College.
Listen to President of Cox College, Dr. Anne Liners Brett welcome her students.
Students first is a core value of Cox College. Listen to student Zane Hartgraves talk about his experiences with student first at the college.
Beginning in August of 2012, students can begin to pursue a dual degree from Drury and Cox College at Drury's course delivery site in Cabool. In just four years, students can complete a Bachelor in Health Science with an emphasis in leadership from Drury, and either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting (ASMA) from Cox College.