by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 25 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,839 associate degrees in health professions during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The health professions associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions.
Rockhurst University is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in health professions. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a associate in health professions from Rockhurst University
Cox College is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Located in the city of Springfield, Cox College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Cox College
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
It's hard to beat Columbia College if you want to pursue an associate degree in health professions. Columbia College Missouri is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a associate in health professions from Columbia College
Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Bridgeton.More information about a associate in health professions from Saint Louis Community College
Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Three Rivers College
Located in the rural area of Linn, STC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from State Technical College of Missouri
Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Bolivar.More information about a associate in health professions from Southwest Baptist University
OTC is a large public college located in the city of Springfield.More information about a associate in health professions from Ozarks Technical Community College
Located in the town of Trenton, NCMC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from North Central Missouri College
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 4,140 |
| Kansas | 35 | 1,846 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 941 |
| Iowa | 33 | 1,922 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 449 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 487 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,528 |
| Allied Health Professions | 439 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 277 |
| Dental Support Services | 175 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 142 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 92 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 79 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 41 |
| Other Health Professions | 33 |
| Public Health | 24 |