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General Public Health Schools in Missouri

In <nil>, 507 students earned their General Public Health degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, General Public Health is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 108 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 221
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 221
Master’s Degree 190
Bachelor’s Degree 93
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 14,400 people employed in jobs related to a general public health degree, compared to 687,060 nationwide.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Missouri

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $46,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 8 colleges in Missouri that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

322 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,647 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
31,401 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,899. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
69 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. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,272 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,003 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,410. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,395 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,220. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,944 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,003 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,296. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
16,973 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

General Public Health Careers in MO

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Community Health Workers 23% $36,490
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Environmental Health 157
Public Health Education & Promotion 66
Behavioral Aspects of Health 24
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 19
Other Public Health 17
Maternal & Child Health 5
Health Services Administration 2

View all majors related to General Public Health

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