2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor's 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Missouri to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri
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Our 2023 rankings named Stephens College the best school in Missouri for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,570 to cover tuition and fees at Stephens. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $42,396 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Stephens does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 15% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 23 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $11,475 in tuition and fees if they attend Mizzou full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,450. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,927 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mizzou. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 23 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the # 3 spot on the list.
The average tuition and fees at CMU CGES is $6,720. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,044 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that CMU CGES does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Washington University in St Louis helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Missouri.
If you want to attend WUSTL, expect to pay an average of $58,866 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,648 in student loans.
WUSTL does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Truman State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list.
Students from Missouri who attend Truman State full time pay an average of $8,689 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,410. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Truman State accumulate an average of $20,434 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Truman State. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Saint Louis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $48,824 to cover tuition and fees at SLU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SLU accumulate an average of $25,201 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SLU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Rockhurst University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
If you want to attend Rockhurst, expect to pay an average of $40,480 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rockhurst accumulate an average of $24,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rockhurst. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Missouri State is $8,294. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,498. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Missouri State accumulate an average of $25,050 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Missouri State. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, University of Central Missouri did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $9,078 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCM. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,815. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,019 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UCM. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #10 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list.
Maryville U does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,166. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,584 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Maryville U does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $8,715 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeast Missouri State University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,285. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University accumulate an average of $25,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Southeast Missouri State University 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. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lindenwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $18,640 to cover tuition and fees at Lindenwood University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,304 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lindenwood University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Missouri Southern State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Missouri Southern accumulate an average of $24,798 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Missouri Southern. During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMKC is $11,271. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,023. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,022 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UMKC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,470 to cover tuition and fees at CMU CLAS. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,044 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Avila University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Avila accumulate an average of $34,008 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Avila. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Park University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list.
The average tuition and fees at Park University is $8,853. 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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,592 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Park University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fontbonne University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Fontbonne University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $28,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,822 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Fontbonne University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, Columbia College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,519 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Columbia College Missouri. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
Evangel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Evangel is $25,748. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,825 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Evangel. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Missouri Western State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Missouri Western is $7,930. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,550. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Missouri Western accumulate an average of $25,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Missouri Western. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Southwest Baptist University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking.
If you want to attend Southwest Baptist University, expect to pay an average of $26,060 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,184 in student loans.
Southwest Baptist University 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. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #23, Bryan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Bryan University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,782. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $42,669 in student loans.
Since Bryan University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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