About Our College
Fast Facts & Figures
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
- Master of Nursing (MN)
- Post Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse-Midwifery (DNP)
- Post-graduate APRN Certificate-PMHNP
- Certificate in Nursing Education
According to the American Assocation of College of Nursing
- 60% of RNs worked in general medical and surgical hospitals, with an average salary of $97,260 per year according to the the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Employment of Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners, advance practice registered nurses requiring graduate-level preparation, is expected to grow by more than 35% over the next decade with 37,200 job openings each year through 2034
- Bozeman
- Billings
- Great Falls
- Kalispell
- Missoula
The Simulation Laboratory enables nursing students to practice patient care in a safe environment. We have state of the art simulation labs in each of our five campuses all opened in 2025 and 2026.
MSU Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing’s International Programming offers opportunities for undergraduate and graduate level students to participate in service-learning projects, clinical rotations, and nursing research in countries around the world.
Also known as the CO-OP, it was founded in 1999 to help improve the quality of health care in Native American/Alaska Native communities by increasing the number of qualified Native American/Alaska Native nurses entering the health profession.
- CO-OP is the largest supplier of baccalaureate and advanced practice native nurses in the state with more combined graduates than all other programs combined.
- MRJCON has articulation agreements in place with all 7 tribal colleges in Montana
- CO-OP students have represented 47 different tribal affiliations and come from all regions of the U.S.
- CO-OP Alumni often serve as preceptors for current students providing opportunities to gain experience and provide care in native healthcare settings.

Message from the Dean
Hear from Sarah Shannon, dean and professor of the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing.

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Assessment and Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Montana State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Nurse-Midwifery Accreditation
Pre-Accreditation received 3/1/2024
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
2000 Duke Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 835-4565
support@theacme.org

Strategic Plan

Faculty and Staff
Locate Faculty and Staff by MRJCON Campus or view employment opportunities in the MRJCON.
