by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 29 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #1,356 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,356 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Missouri | 23 of 63 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 102 of 258 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Associate’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This health professions area of study at Western covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri Western State University conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $64,980 a year. This is higher than $45,904, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $22,132 in student loans. This is below $24,316, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,900 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,235 | $1,235 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri Western State University awarded 14 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Missouri | 4 |
| Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 23 |
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Western were White. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 1 |
