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Public Health Schools in Missouri

683 students earned Public Health degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Health is the 8th most popular major out of a total 228 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 392
Post-Master’s Certificate 284
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 284
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.9%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 17,380 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Missouri

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $61,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 7 colleges in Missouri that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

322 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,995 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,683 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at WUSTL. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Saint Louis University

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $53,847 after graduation.

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

94% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

#6

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Fontbonne University will pay a net price of $15,359. 38% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Park University

Parkville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,444 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

Public Health Careers in MO

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Community Health Workers 23% $36,490
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 11% $41,180
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $46,740
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $67,930
Epidemiologists 9% $53,900
Physicists 8% $105,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Nursing 2,207
Medicine 1,012
Rehabilitation Professions 905
Health/Medical Admin Services 440
Allied Health Professions 426
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 383
Communication Sciences 326
Mental & Social Health Services 241

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