# University of Missouri-Kansas City: Health Sciences (bachelor's)

Kansas City, MO. IPEDS 178402, CIP 51.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-kansas-city/majors/health-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,289
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,973 (U.S. median for this major: $59,961 across 149 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in MO: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (6 colleges, $62,050): -$3,077
- Versus the U.S. median: -$988

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,973 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,576 | $46,746 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,472 | $46,286 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,613 | $55,749 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,019 | $70,804 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,877 | $83,436 | 3.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Health Sciences at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $74,114 | $27,000 | $22,066 | 66% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $69,333 | $23,250 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $65,127 | $27,000 | $17,613 | 58% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $58,973 | $27,000 | $13,310 | 56% |
| University of Central Missouri | $53,677 | $27,000 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $52,179 | $22,375 | $16,244 | 54% |

## Careers
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $62,990 Kansas City, MO-KS, $57,050 MO, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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