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Health Professions Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 7,712 students earned their Health Professions degrees in MO.

In this state, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,648
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3,282
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3,282
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3,282
Post-Master’s Certificate 782
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 782
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Missouri

462,970 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $56,510, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis
1,424 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

#2

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Kirksville
1,304 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.

#3

Saint Louis University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 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.

#4

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City
650 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,346 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#5

University of Missouri - Columbia

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

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. In their early career, Mizzou grads earn an average salary of $46,683. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis
416 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Logan University

Chesterfield
358 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,806 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Logan University will pay a net price of $12,406. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Missouri State University - Springfield

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation. 70% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Kansas City
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,275 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time.

#10

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy

Saint Louis
238 Degrees in Major Awarded
998 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at UHSP will pay a net price of $26,825.

Health Professions Careers in MO

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $91,820
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $70,240
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $91,370
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $29,650
Substance Abuse Counselors 29% $0
Veterinarians 29% $89,230
Dentists 29% $0
Nurse Practitioners 28% $98,430
Respiratory Therapists 28% $53,980
Nurse Midwives 27% $0
Physician Assistants 26% $95,270
Counselors 25% $27,880
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $45,850
Psychology Professors 23% $73,750
Community Health Workers 23% $36,490
Social Work Professors 23% $71,280
Hearing Aid Specialists 23% $51,360
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Physical Therapists 23% $79,720
Medical Scientists 23% $55,090
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $37,320
Athletic Trainers 22% $45,240
Therapists 21% $51,080
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $43,600
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Genetic Counselors 20% $71,530
Occupational Therapists 20% $76,560
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 18% $70,680
Computer User Support Specialists 17% $44,850
Rehabilitation Counselors 16% $35,170
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $65,890
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $77,670
Registered Nurses 16% $62,270
Dentists 15% $171,840
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 15% $53,900
Computer Workers 15% $83,720
Dental Hygienists 14% $70,080
Marketing Managers 14% $121,990
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $44,170
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $30,100
Dispensing Opticians 13% $30,890
Audiologists 13% $71,720
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $32,090
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $51,660
Nuclear Technicians 13% $0
Surgical Technologists 12% $41,960
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 12% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 11% $41,180
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 11% $40,650
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 11% $59,940
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 11% $47,360
Administrative Services Managers 11% $86,940
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 11% $0
Optometrists 10% $101,710
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $46,740
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $67,930
Managers 10% $93,580
Epidemiologists 9% $53,900
Engineers 9% $82,450
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 9% $74,880
Physicists 8% $105,770
Radiation Therapists 8% $73,580
Family and General Practitioners 8% $188,200
Exercise Physiologists 8% $50,690
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $42,540
Pharmacists 8% $129,000
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $153,610
Sales Managers 7% $123,760
Chiropractors 7% $66,550
Podiatrists 7% $135,140
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 6% $33,300
Recreational Therapists 5% $43,060
Dietetic Technicians 5% $21,190
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $198,920
Psychiatric Technicians 4% $27,630
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1% $65,310
Fine Artists -2% $36,130
Computer Programmers -3% $76,140
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -53% $53,110

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