by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #230 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 230 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $44,443. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences & Services from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 199 |
| Communication Sciences | 111 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 67 |
| Allied Health Professions | 62 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 62 |