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Allied Health Professions Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 426 students earned their Allied Health degrees in MO.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Missouri

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 341
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 82
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Missouri

30,300 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $53,990, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

265 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,995 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,847 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,718.

#4

Stephens College

Columbia
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
622 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,460.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,862 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,006 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,278. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#9

Cox College

Springfield
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
975 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Evangel University

Springfield
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,999 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Evangel. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

Allied Health Professions Careers in MO

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Respiratory Therapists 28% $53,980
Physician Assistants 26% $95,270
Hearing Aid Specialists 23% $51,360
Athletic Trainers 22% $45,240
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 18% $70,680
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $44,170
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $32,090
Nuclear Technicians 13% $0
Surgical Technologists 12% $41,960
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 11% $41,180
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 11% $47,360
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 9% $74,880
Radiation Therapists 8% $73,580
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -53% $53,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Nursing 2,207
Medicine 1,012
Rehabilitation Professions 905
Public Health 683
Health/Medical Admin Services 440
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 383
Communication Sciences 326
Mental & Social Health Services 241

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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