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2024 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Missouri

18 Colleges in Missouri
1,027 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$45,485 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #34 in popularity, health sciences & services is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for health sciences & services students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,027 degrees in health sciences & services during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Health Sciences & Services School

Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Missouri Your choice of health sciences & services school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Health Sciences & Services School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Health Sciences & Services Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Health Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Science
Master's Degrees in Health Science
Doctor's Degrees in Health Science

The health science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Missouri. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Read more about College Factual's methodology.

Best Schools for Health Sciences & Services in Missouri

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the health science degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Missouri Schools in Health Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Health Science Degrees Awarded
24.7% Growth in Graduates

A T Still University of Health Sciences is a good option for students interested in a degree in health sciences & services. A T Still University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Kirksville.

There were about 73 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at A T Still University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available. Those health sciences & services students who get their degree from A T Still University of Health Sciences make $59,835 more than the standard health science graduate.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
439 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$34,419 Median Starting Salary

University of Missouri - Columbia is a good choice for students interested in a degree in health sciences & services. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were roughly 439 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the health science program earn an average of $34,419 for their early career.

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO
92 Health Science Degrees Awarded

Rockhurst University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Rockhurst is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #374 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rockhurst is a great university overall.

There were about 92 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Rockhurst in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
22nd Most Popular In MO
66.7% Growth in Graduates

Washington University in St Louis is a good option for students interested in a degree in health sciences & services. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were about 3 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Health Science Degrees Awarded
1.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #244 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 55 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the health science program report average early career wages of $28,462.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$33,664 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #480 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMKC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 60 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the health science program make around $33,664 in the first couple years of their career.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Health Science Degrees Awarded
12.8% Growth in Graduates

Missouri State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Springfield. A Best Colleges rank of #427 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 39 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the health science program make about $39,697 in the first couple years of working.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MO
37 Health Science Degrees Awarded

Maryville U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #202 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.

There were about 37 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Columbia College
Columbia, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21st Most Popular In MO
40.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 16th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 5 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Columbia College Missouri in the most recent year we have data available.

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Stephens College
Columbia, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
19th Most Popular In MO

Stephens is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Columbia. This college ranks 20th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 2 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Stephens in the most recent data year.

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Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Minnesota284401
Kansas266143
Iowa26454
Nebraska23884
North Dakota21011
South Dakota204135

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Health Sciences & Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Health Science Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences838
General Health & Wellness189

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Majors Similar to Health Science

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing6,569
Allied Health Professions1,313
Medicine1,205
Health & Medical Administrative Services1,165
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants963
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions938
Public Health791
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services726
Communication Sciences586
Dental Support Services458

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