Allied Health Professions at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you are interested in studying Allied 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 allied health professions degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia
Online coursework is an option 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.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 114 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #17 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #79 of 107 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #805 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia’s Allied 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 | $55,017 |
| 2 years | $58,127 |
| 3 years | $58,468 |
| 4 years | $60,022 |
| 5 years | $68,239 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $60,022, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia stands at $23,707.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 79% women (69) and 21% men (18).
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 76 bachelor’s allied health professions degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 80% were women (61) and 20% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 33%.*
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 11 master’s allied health professions graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at University of Missouri-Columbia
This Allied Health Professions program at University of Missouri-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 11 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 76 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.