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Allied Health Professions in Missouri

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 1,414 students earned their Allied Health degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

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
Associate Degree 471
Master’s Degree 341
Bachelor’s Degree 240
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 159
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 159
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 118
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 118
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 82
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s 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: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 75.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

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

93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,559. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

70% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Missouri State will pay a net price of $16,718. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Saint Louis University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,206 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,056. Graduates earn an average $26,503 after graduation.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,085 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $6,966. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,237 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,525. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Cox College

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

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

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
520 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,336. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,039 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,122 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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 6,840
Health Sciences & Services 1,081
Medicine 1,012
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,011
Rehabilitation Professions 979
Public Health 888
Communication Sciences 598
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 491

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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