Public Health at Missouri Southern State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, take a look at what Missouri Southern State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri Southern State University is located in Joplin, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 public health graduations were recorded at Missouri Southern State University.
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Studying Online at Missouri Southern State University
Online coursework is an option at Missouri Southern State University. Among 4,147 students, 868 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Missouri Southern State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri Southern State University’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #None of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 430 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #None of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Missouri Southern State University
Students who complete Missouri Southern State University’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,227 |
| 2 years | $39,729 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Missouri Southern State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Missouri Southern State University are 44% women (7) and 56% men (9).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Missouri Southern State University
Among the 9 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Missouri Southern State University, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University, below the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Missouri Southern State University
The Public Health program at Missouri Southern State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Health | 14 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Missouri Southern State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.