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Health Professions Schools in Missouri

18,419 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,396
Master’s Degree 3,549
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3,263
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3,263
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3,263
Associate Degree 2,788
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,933
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,933
Post-Master’s Certificate 787
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 787
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 703

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 462,970 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Missouri

Health Professions grads earn an average of $56,510 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis
1,694 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,596 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

#2

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia
1,443 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
31,401 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Kirksville
1,304 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,647 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. 29% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
1,171 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
13,474 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,234 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

#5

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City
855 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,003 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

#6

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield
584 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
22,925 Total Students

A typical student attending Missouri State will pay a net price of $16,625. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid.

#7

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
567 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,626 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,942. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#8

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis
439 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
16,973 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $75,755 a year.

#9

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College

Saint Louis
405 Degrees in Major Awarded
672 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,019 after graduation.

#10

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton
390 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,910 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,624. Graduates earn an average $27,524 after graduation.

Health Professions Careers in MO

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $91,820
Personal Care Aides 37% $22,280
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Home Health Aides 35% $23,070
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $91,370
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $70,240
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $29,650
Substance Abuse Counselors 29% $0
Veterinarians 29% $89,230
Dentists 29% $0
Nurse Practitioners 28% $98,430
Respiratory Therapists 28% $53,980
Nurse Midwives 27% $0
Physician Assistants 26% $95,270
Physical Therapist Assistants 25% $53,510
Counselors 25% $27,880
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $45,850
Community Health Workers 23% $36,490
Psychology Professors 23% $73,750
Hearing Aid Specialists 23% $51,360
Social Work Professors 23% $71,280
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Physical Therapists 23% $79,720
Medical Scientists 23% $55,090
Occupational Therapy Assistants 23% $56,760
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $37,320
Athletic Trainers 22% $45,240
Massage Therapists 21% $36,570
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $43,600
Therapists 21% $51,080
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Genetic Counselors 20% $71,530
Occupational Therapists 20% $76,560
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370
Healthcare Support Workers 18% $41,560
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 18% $70,680
Medical Assistants 17% $32,200
Computer User Support Specialists 17% $44,850
Medical Secretaries 17% $33,740
Rehabilitation Counselors 16% $35,170
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $65,890
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $77,670
Registered Nurses 16% $62,270
Dentists 15% $171,840
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 15% $53,900
Computer Workers 15% $83,720
Phlebotomists 14% $30,460
Dental Hygienists 14% $70,080
Marketing Managers 14% $121,990
Dental Assistants 14% $38,270
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $44,170
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $30,100
Dispensing Opticians 13% $30,890
Audiologists 13% $71,720
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $30,890
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $32,090
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $51,660
Nuclear Technicians 13% $0
Surgical Technologists 12% $41,960
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 12% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 11% $41,180
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 11% $40,650
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 11% $59,940
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 11% $47,360
Administrative Services Managers 11% $86,940
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 11% $0
Optometrists 10% $101,710
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $46,740
Nursing Assistants 10% $24,350
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $67,930
Managers 10% $93,580
Engineers 9% $82,450
Medical Appliance Technicians 9% $34,170
Epidemiologists 9% $53,900
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 9% $74,880
Physicists 8% $105,770
Radiation Therapists 8% $73,580
Exercise Physiologists 8% $50,690
Family and General Practitioners 8% $188,200
Pharmacists 8% $129,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $42,540
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $153,610
Sales Managers 7% $123,760
Chiropractors 7% $66,550
Podiatrists 7% $135,140
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 6% $33,300
Psychiatric Aides 6% $27,260
Recreational Therapists 5% $43,060
Dietetic Technicians 5% $21,190
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $198,920
Psychiatric Technicians 4% $27,630
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 4% $54,180
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1% $65,310
Fine Artists -2% $36,130
Dental Laboratory Technicians -3% $39,440
Computer Programmers -3% $76,140
Medical Transcriptionists -12% $34,570
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants -17% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -53% $53,110

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