Best colleges for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs in Missouri
Ranked by graduate earnings
Three Rivers College, Missouri State University - Springfield and Missouri Baptist University award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in Missouri: 44, 22 and 14 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 9 Missouri colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs and award 105 degrees and certificates a year in all.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff Public · Associate degree | $30,736 | 44 | 33% | — | $11,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees in Missouri
Top 8 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff Public | 44 | $30,736 |
| 2 | Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield Public | 22 | Not reported |
| 3 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | 14 | Not reported |
| 4 | Columbia College Columbia Private not-for-profit | 7 | Not reported |
| 5 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis Private not-for-profit | 7 | Not reported |
| 6 | Missouri State University - West Plains West Plains Public | 6 | Not reported |
| 7 | Avila University Kansas City Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
| 8 | Rockhurst University Kansas City Private not-for-profit | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Missouri colleges offering Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville | Public | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Health/Medical Preparatory Programs programs in Missouri.
Which Missouri colleges award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees?+
Three Rivers College (44 graduates a year), Missouri State University - Springfield (22 graduates a year) and Missouri Baptist University (14 graduates a year) award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in Missouri, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 9 Missouri colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Which Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program in Missouri has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Three Rivers College tops the list at $30,736. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program?+
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
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