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Health Professions Schools in Missouri

19,097 students earned Health Professions degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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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
Bachelor’s Degree 5,597
Master’s Degree 3,648
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3,282
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3,282
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3,282
Associate Degree 2,969
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,111
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,111
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 782
Post-Master’s Certificate 782
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 708
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 708
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 708
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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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Missouri

There are 462,970 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Missouri

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $56,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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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
1,694 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,290. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,446 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia
1,443 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 73% of the teachers are full time.

#3

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Kirksville
1,304 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,995 Total Students

The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 28% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
1,171 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

University of Missouri - Kansas City

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. A typical student attending UMKC will pay a net price of $15,702.

#6

Missouri State University - Springfield

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation.

#7

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
567 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at Rockhurst will pay a net price of $19,340.

#8

Washington University in St Louis

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,921. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College

Saint Louis
405 Degrees in Major Awarded
627 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,741 a year.

#10

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis
390 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,206 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,056. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Saint Louis Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,503.

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
Personal Care Aides 37% $22,280
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Home Health Aides 35% $23,070
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $91,370
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $70,240
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
Physical Therapist Assistants 25% $53,510
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
Medical Scientists 23% $55,090
Physical Therapists 23% $79,720
Occupational Therapy Assistants 23% $56,760
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $37,320
Athletic Trainers 22% $45,240
Massage Therapists 21% $36,570
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $43,600
Therapists 21% $51,080
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Genetic Counselors 20% $71,530
Occupational Therapists 20% $76,560
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370
Healthcare Support Workers 18% $41,560
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 18% $70,680
Medical Assistants 17% $32,200
Computer User Support Specialists 17% $44,850
Medical Secretaries 17% $33,740
Rehabilitation Counselors 16% $35,170
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $65,890
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $77,670
Registered Nurses 16% $62,270
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 15% $53,900
Dentists 15% $171,840
Computer Workers 15% $83,720
Dental Hygienists 14% $70,080
Phlebotomists 14% $30,460
Dental Assistants 14% $38,270
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
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $30,890
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $51,660
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $32,090
Nuclear Technicians 13% $0
Surgical Technologists 12% $41,960
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 12% $0
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 11% $40,650
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 11% $41,180
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
Nursing Assistants 10% $24,350
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $67,930
Managers 10% $93,580
Medical Appliance Technicians 9% $34,170
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
Pharmacists 8% $129,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $42,540
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $29,120
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $153,610
Sales Managers 7% $123,760
Chiropractors 7% $66,550
Podiatrists 7% $135,140
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 6% $33,300
Psychiatric Aides 6% $27,260
Recreational Therapists 5% $43,060
Dietetic Technicians 5% $21,190
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $198,920
Psychiatric Technicians 4% $27,630
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 4% $54,180
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1% $65,310
Fine Artists -2% $36,130
Dental Laboratory Technicians -3% $39,440
Computer Programmers -3% $76,140
Medical Transcriptionists -12% $34,570
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants -17% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -53% $53,110

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