2023 Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
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Our 2023 rankings named Rockhurst University the best school in Missouri for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
The average tuition and fees at Rockhurst is $40,480. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rockhurst. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend State Technical College of Missouri. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list.
Students from Missouri who attend STC full time pay an average of $7,095 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,780. On average, associate degree students take out $13,443 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since STC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 21% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Missouri.
If you want to attend CMU CLAS, expect to pay an average of $26,470 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
The excellent associate degree programs at Columbia College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Missouri.
On average, associate degree students take out $29,271 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Columbia College Missouri does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Missouri Southern State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Missouri.
On average, associate degree students take out $26,243 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Missouri Southern does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,587 in student loans.
Online courses are available at MCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Saint Louis Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list.
In-state students pay an average of $5,295 in tuition and fees if they attend Saint Louis Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,155. Associate Degree recipients from Saint Louis Community College accumulate an average of $13,964 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Saint Louis Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Jefferson College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $6,030 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend JeffCo. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,740. Associate Degree recipients from JeffCo accumulate an average of $15,466 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at JeffCo. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southwest Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,060 to cover tuition and fees at Southwest Baptist University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $25,722 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwest Baptist University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
North Central Missouri College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees if they attend NCMC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,020. Associate Degree recipients from NCMC accumulate an average of $17,303 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at NCMC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Crowder College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
Crowder College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,088. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Crowder College accumulate an average of $12,664 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Crowder College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #12, Moberly Area Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $6,150 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MACC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,860. Associate Degree recipients from MACC accumulate an average of $15,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MACC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
St Charles Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $5,190 in tuition and fees if they attend SCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,900. Associate Degree recipients from SCC accumulate an average of $15,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, Ozarks Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
Students from Missouri who attend OTC full time pay an average of $4,924 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,028. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,198 in student loans.
Online courses are available at OTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
State Fair Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list.
In-state students pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees if they attend State Fair Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. Associate Degree recipients from State Fair Community College accumulate an average of $17,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
State Fair Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
East Central College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at East Central College is $4,392. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. On average, associate degree students take out $19,037 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at East Central College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mineral Area College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MAC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,760. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,081 in student loans.
MAC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Missouri State University - West Plains landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.
Students from Missouri who attend Missouri State West Plains full time pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,880. On average, associate degree students take out $16,491 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Missouri State West Plains does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bryan University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,782 to cover tuition and fees at Bryan University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,548 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, Bryan University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Three Rivers College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.
The average tuition and fees at Three Rivers College is $6,510. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,201 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Three Rivers College. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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