Health Professions at Missouri State University-Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #9 of 81 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #30 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #139 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #630 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1379 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #9 of 81 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #30 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #139 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #630 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1379 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Those who finish Missouri State University-Springfield’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $86,036 |
| 2 years | $79,629 |
| 3 years | $93,017 |
| 4 years | $85,858 |
| 5 years | $86,624 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield report median earnings of $85,858, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at $25,526.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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