Health Sciences & Services at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you are interested in studying Health Sciences & Services, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 502 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Health Sciences & Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 41 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 478 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #315 of 471 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Those who finish University of Missouri-Columbia’s Health Sciences & Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,419 |
| 2 years | $33,624 |
| 3 years | $42,313 |
| 4 years | $52,147 |
| 5 years | $64,581 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Sciences & Services graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia take home a median $52,147, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Sciences & Services graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia stands at $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Health Sciences & Services graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 77% women (385) and 23% men (117).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 502 bachelor’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 77% were women (385) and 23% were men (117).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 407 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 39 |
| Asian | 16 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 20 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at University of Missouri-Columbia
This Health Sciences & Services program at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 502 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
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.