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Public Health Schools in Missouri

900 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 392
Post-Master’s Certificate 284
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 284
Bachelor’s Degree 171
Associate Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

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: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 55.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.1%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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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
3,995 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,683 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,543 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

#4

Saint Louis University

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $53,847 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,811 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. This public school has an average net price of $16,718.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

In their early career, Missouri Southern grads earn an average salary of $33,600. 66% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,237 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,525. In their early career, OTC grads earn an average salary of $28,128.

#9

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#10

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Fontbonne University will pay a net price of $15,359.

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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