by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 28 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,969 associate degrees in health professions to qualified students.
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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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 option 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
Southwest Baptist University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health professions. 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
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health professions has to look into Missouri Southern State University. Located in the small city of Joplin, Missouri Southern is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Missouri Southern State University
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health professions has to take a look at Ozarks Technical Community College. 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 medium-sized city of Springfield, Cox College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Cox College
Saint Louis Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Bridgeton.More information about a associate in health professions from Saint Louis Community College
Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a associate in health professions from Columbia College
Southeast Health is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.More information about a associate in health professions from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Located in the remote town of Hannibal, HLGU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Hannibal - LaGrange University
Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Crowder 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 | 1,409 |
| Allied Health Professions | 471 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 367 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 169 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 142 |
| Dental Support Services | 137 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 109 |
| Other Health Professions | 84 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 34 |
| Public Health | 34 |
