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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 1,096 students earned their Health Science degrees in MO.

In this state, Health Sciences & Services is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Missouri

Health Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 884
Associate Degree 142
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 52
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a health science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health science majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 2,850 people employed in jobs related to a health science degree, compared to 114,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a health science grad in the state is $38,310, compared to a typical salary of $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

478 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,559. Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,085 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#3

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,571 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,340. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,346 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,995 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

#6

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Northwest. In their early career, Northwest grads earn an average salary of $37,907.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,446 a year. This private school has an average net price of $27,290. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Maryville U.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,123 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Missouri State will pay a net price of $16,718. In their early career, Missouri State grads earn an average salary of $37,811.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in MO

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Community Health Workers 23% $36,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to health science.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Nursing 6,840
Allied Health Professions 1,137
Medicine 1,012
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,011
Rehabilitation Professions 979
Public Health 888
Communication Sciences 598
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 491

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View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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