by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, Mizzou came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 439 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 478 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $39,186. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,624 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, health science students borrow a median amount of $44,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,345 for all health science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Mizzou is $423 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mizzou was $1,384 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 439 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences & Services from Mizzou in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 325 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 347 |
| Public Health | 141 |
| Medicine | 109 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 104 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 97 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.