Health Professions at Missouri Southern State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Missouri Southern State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri Southern State University is in Joplin, MO.
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Studying Online at Missouri Southern State University
Many students take online classes at Missouri Southern State University. Among 4,147 students, 868 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Missouri Southern State University
Use these rankings to compare Missouri Southern State University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #12 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #21 of 81 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #962 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1317 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #12 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #21 of 81 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #962 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1317 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Missouri Southern State University
Graduates of Missouri Southern State University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,066 |
| 2 years | $46,368 |
| 3 years | $48,695 |
| 4 years | $53,513 |
| 5 years | $58,718 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Missouri Southern State University report median earnings of $53,513, compared with $44,666 for all Missouri Southern State University graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Missouri Southern State University is $21,508.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Missouri Southern State University 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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