Healthcare
Continue to main contentIn demand job opportunities. Competitive salaries. The chance to change a life or the world. SEMO has the credentials to propel your healthcare career.
The nation’s attention has never been more focused on addressing critical healthcare needs, creating a demand for skilled professionals who can shape the future of health services. At Southeast Missouri State, our students are focused on all aspects—from research and data to technology and innovation, from prevention to care. We offer 60+ degree options in the health professions, so however you want to make a difference, we have the path for you. We’ve reinvented our programs to incorporate emerging needs such as data visualization, computational science, online healthcare modalities, and electronic documentation. Plus, hands-on training at world class facilities both on and off campus will give you a competitive edge in the job market, so you secure Tomorrow’s Careers Today.
Make A Move
The options for degrees in healthcare are vast. SEMO has many different programs to choose from. Check them out! Ready to apply and get started making waves in healthcare? You can do that too. Confused? Overwhelmed? We've got you covered. Request more information and an admission counselor will get back to you and guide you forward with SEMO.
Benefits of a SEMO Healthcare Degree
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SEMO Prepares You
From patient care to research, from management to policy, from wellness to data, healthcare is a big field, and it’s evolving rapidly. We have programs that prepare you for the full scope of options and the emerging changes. -
Telehealth? You Can Do That.
Healthcare is no longer provided only in person, and our programs prepare you for modalities including in-office care, virtual, and telehealth. -
Hands-On Nursing Experience
SEMO's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), combines hands-on clinical practice in diverse healthcare settings with expert faculty instruction, preparing students for high-demand nursing careers with a 93% NCLEX first-time pass rate. -
Learn the Latest Tech
Regardless of the field, most 21st century science jobs involve some form of computational science experience beyond computer programming. At SEMO, you’ll begin developing these skills in your first classes. -
Study Abroad
Our partnership with St. George’s University presents an exclusive pathway to a Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine to elevate your educational experience and fast-track your medical career. -
Partnerships With Prestigious Institutions
SEMO's partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), will transform Mercy Southeast into a teaching hospital, providing SEMO students with early acceptance opportunities to advanced medical programs while addressing physician shortages and improving rural healthcare in Southeast Missouri. -
Supporting Growth
The Roy Blunt Health Professions Hall, a 55,000-square-foot facility, is set to open in 2027, and will provide advanced academic and lab spaces to support growing healthcare workforce needs. -
Less Debt
Many health professions will require education beyond a bachelor’s degree. SEMO's rigorous programs and affordable cost will help you launch an extraordinary career without extraordinary debt.
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$86K
Registered Nurse
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a registered nurse is $86,070.
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$53K
Athletic Trainer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an athletic trainer is $ 53,840.
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$97K
Physical Therapist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a physical therapist is $97,720.
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$100K
Medical Scientists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a medical scientist is $99,930.
Nursing Student
"The faculty, you can tell in the way that they teach, the passion that they feel for what they do. I've had a lot of roadblocks, but the people here are amazing. So, when my daughter was sick, my instructor said not to worry, I could focus on her 100% and we got caught up."
Michelle Allen
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