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Allied Health Professions at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 114 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #17 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #42 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #79 of 107 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #805 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,017 |
| 2 years | $58,127 |
| 3 years | $58,468 |
| 4 years | $60,022 |
| 5 years | $68,239 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $60,022, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia stands at $23,707.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at University of Missouri-Columbia
This Allied Health Professions program at University of Missouri-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 11 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 76 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $91,848 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.