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2024 Best Public Health Schools in Missouri

14 Colleges in Missouri
791 Public Health Degrees Awarded
$44,294 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #26 in popularity, public health is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 14 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Public Health Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 791 degrees in public health to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Public Health School

Best Public Health Schools in Missouri The public health program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Public Health rankings. For our Best Overall Public Health 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.

Public Health Rankings by Degree Level

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Public Health Schools in Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Public Health in Missouri

The schools below may not offer all types of public health degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Missouri Schools in Public Health

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Public Health Degrees Awarded
$48,193 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in public health needs to look into Washington University in St Louis. 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 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 126 public health students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the public health degree program at Washington University in St Louis get $3,899 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in public health from Washington University in St Louis

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
226 Public Health Degrees Awarded
$56,006 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat A T Still University of Health Sciences if you wish to pursue a degree in public health. A T Still University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Kirksville.

There were roughly 226 public health students who graduated with this degree at A T Still University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available. Public Health degree recipients from A T Still University of Health Sciences earn a boost of about $11,712 above the typical income of public health graduates.

More information about a degree in public health from A T Still University of Health Sciences

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SLU crest
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Public Health Degrees Awarded
13.6% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Saint Louis University if you want to pursue a degree in public health. 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 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 81 public health students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year. After graduation, public health degree recipients usually make about $37,230 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
141 Public Health Degrees Awarded
$48,718 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in public health has to look into University of Missouri - Columbia. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 141 public health students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the public health program at University of Missouri - Columbia make $4,424 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MO
50 Public Health Degrees Awarded

Missouri State is a very large public university located in the 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 approximately 50 public health students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in public health from Missouri State University - Springfield

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Public Health Degrees Awarded
$33,030 Median Starting Salary

Truman State is a small public university located in the remote town of Kirksville. A Best Colleges rank of #602 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Truman State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 46 public health students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the public health program report average early career income of $33,030.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$45,227 Median Starting Salary

Missouri Southern is a small public university located in the small city of Joplin. This university ranks 30th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 26 public health students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Southern in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the public health program state that they receive average early career earnings of $45,227.

More information about a degree in public health from Missouri Southern State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In MO
62.5% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 8 public health students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in public health from University of Missouri - Kansas City

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MO
5.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, OTC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 28th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 19 public health students who graduated with this degree at OTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public health from Ozarks Technical Community College

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Lindenwood University crest
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MO
$25,082 Median Student Debt

Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 15th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 13 public health students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Public Health Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Minnesota284900
Kansas26698
Iowa264272
Nebraska238137
North Dakota21042
South Dakota20443

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Public Health has other similar majors worth exploring.

Public Health Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Public Health507
Environmental Health114
Public Health Education and Promotion60
Behavioral Aspects of Health39
Community Health and Preventive Medicine25
Other Public Health23
Maternal and Child Health10
Health/Medical Physics7
International Public Health/International Health4
Health Services Administration2

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing6,569
Allied Health Professions1,313
Medicine1,205
Health & Medical Administrative Services1,165
Health Sciences & Services1,027
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants963
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions938
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services726
Communication Sciences586
Dental Support Services458

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