Health Professions at Maryville University of Saint Louis

Looking at comparable bachelor's programs in health professions, the initial earnings picture here raises questions. Similar programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $38,500, which sits well below Missouri's state median of $52,500 for this field. That's a significant gap—over $14,000—that parents should understand, especially when Missouri Southern State's graduates start at that higher figure. The estimated debt of roughly $27,000 isn't alarming on its own, with a manageable 0.70 ratio to first-year earnings, but it assumes those first-year figures hold true for Maryville's specific outcomes.

The four-year earnings jump to nearly $69,000 suggests meaningful career progression is possible in this field, which could change the calculation entirely. But here's the uncertainty: these estimates come from peer programs nationally, not from actual data about where Maryville's health professions graduates land. The wide accessibility (94% admission rate) and solid Pell enrollment indicate the program serves a diverse student body, but without knowing the specific career paths graduates pursue—nursing, health administration, medical technology—it's difficult to assess whether this program positions students competitively within Missouri's health job market. Before committing, parents should ask the school directly: What specific careers do graduates pursue, and what are their actual starting salaries? The difference between estimated national averages and Missouri's higher median matters significantly for return on investment.