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 #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,697 a year. This is higher than $31,369, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, health science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allhealth science bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
Of the 34 health science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Missouri State, about 21% were men and 79% 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, 88% 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 180 |
| Communication Sciences | 129 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 65 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 46 |
