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2025 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Missouri

12 Colleges in Missouri
1,027 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$39,989 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.

College Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,027 degrees in health sciences & services to qualified students.

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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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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
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
439 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$39,186 Median Starting Salary

University of Missouri - Columbia is a great 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 #131 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were about 439 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year. After graduating, health science degree recipients generally earn around $39,186 in their early careers.

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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

It is hard to beat Saint Louis University if you want to pursue a degree in health sciences & services. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 55 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the health science program make an average of $29,092 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 good decision for students interested in 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 #509 out of 2,152 schools 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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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$39,289 Median Starting Salary

University of Missouri - Kansas City is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in health sciences & services. Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #674 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMKC is a great university overall.

There were about 60 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the health science program earn around $39,289 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Missouri - Kansas City

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
63 Health Science Degrees Awarded

MCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Kansas City. This college ranks 15th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 63 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

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

Maryville U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #319 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.

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

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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 #575 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.

There were about 39 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health sciences & services program at Missouri State University - Springfield make $4,454 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Missouri Southern is a small public university located in the small city of Joplin. This university ranks 28th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Missouri Southern State University

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$33,674 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 17 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at UCM in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, health science degree recipients usually earn an average of $33,674 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Central Missouri

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MO
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Cape Girardeau. This university ranks 23rd out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 16 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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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.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 401
Kansas 266 143
Iowa 264 54
Nebraska 238 84
North Dakota 210 11
South Dakota 204 135

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

Health Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 838
General Health & Wellness 189

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Majors Similar to Health Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 6,569
Allied Health Professions 1,313
Medicine 1,205
Health & Medical Administrative Services 1,165
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 963
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 938
Public Health 791
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 726
Communication Sciences 586
Dental Support Services 458

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