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:
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 |
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 #6 out of 33 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 |
Western granted 82 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Western awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in health information/medical records administration/administrator in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
Western granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Western awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Western conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in public health, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
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.
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 |
Western awarded 14 associate’s degrees in physical therapy assistant recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).
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 | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
