Health Science Schools
In Springfield, Missouri
Health Science faculty can choose to work at only one health science school in Springfield. The trends in Springfield's health science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes health science training at the health science bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Missouri Health Science Employment
| Springfield | 10,760 |
| Missouri | 174,300 |
Of the 142,070 health science professionals employed in Missouri, 10,760 work in Springfield. There has been a 91% growth in the number of health science professionals in Springfield between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Springfield has also increased.
Springfield Vs. Missouri Health Science employment growth
| 155,470 | 162,130 | 148,990 | 147,530 | 142,070 |
| 5,640 | 11,310 | 10,570 | 11,360 | 10,760 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Missouri
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
| $52,243 | $51,113 | $53,659 | $55,074 | $58,158 |
| $31,300 | $32,220 | $33,840 | $34,490 | $35,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
Salaries for health science professionals in Springfield have increased. Springfield health science professionals made $58,158 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for health science professionals in Springfield was $52,243 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Springfield.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$37,930 |
25th percentile |
$39,204 |
50th percentile |
$47,462 |
75th percentile |
$57,884 |
90th percentile |
$68,584 |
Health science professionals make a median salary of $47,462 per year in Springfield. The 10% of health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $37,930 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $68,584 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Springfield
Health Information |
$33,610 |
Biology |
$43,260 |
Health Information Management |
$51,150 |
Health Science |
$58,158 |
Sonography |
$61,700 |
Springfield health science professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Springfield
Many of Springfield's health science professionals are graduates of the only accredited health science school in the city.
Health Science Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Springfield's health science school offers one health science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 7 |
In 2010 approximately 7 students completed health science courses.