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Public Health Schools in Missouri

In <nil>, 791 students earned their Public Health degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 341
Post-Master’s Certificate 230
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 230
Bachelor’s Degree 166
Associate Degree 30
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 60.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Missouri

There are 17,380 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $61,110, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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

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

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. In their early career, Mizzou grads earn an average salary of $49,864.

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

53% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

#4

Saint Louis University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,225 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,820 a year. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

95% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,272 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,352 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. In their early career, Missouri Southern grads earn an average salary of $36,021.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,506 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 95% of students get financical aid.

#9

Lindenwood University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

#10

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
955 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Fontbonne University grads earn an average salary of $40,684. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Public Health Careers in MO

Some of the careers 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
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 11% $41,180
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $46,740
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $67,930
Epidemiologists 9% $53,900
Physicists 8% $105,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Nursing 6,840
Allied Health Professions 1,137
Health Sciences & Services 1,081
Medicine 1,012
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,011
Rehabilitation Professions 979
Communication Sciences 598
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 491

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