Health Professions at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 289 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #39 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #170 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #216 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1548 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 289 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #39 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #170 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #216 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1548 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Students who complete University of Missouri-Columbia’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,568 |
| 2 years | $55,950 |
| 3 years | $61,413 |
| 4 years | $69,285 |
| 5 years | $86,623 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia take home a median $69,285, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia is $22,741.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, 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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