Best Online Public Health Programs in Rolla, MO (2026)

Rolla, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering public health programs, with tuition ranging from $3,048 to $13,629 per year for indexed programs. Rolla has a population of about 20,144. Median household income is $42,518 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning public health-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $104,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Public Health Schools to Rolla

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public health programs near Rolla, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rolla city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Rolla. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Salem College of Hairstyling

Rolla, MO 0.6 miles from Rolla BOC Score 41.4
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $18,275
Avg net price $6,345/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO 0.9 miles from Rolla BOC Score 79.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,957
Avg net price $16,298/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri public health page.


Public Health Wages Near Rolla

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Epidemiologist$66,890
Health Education Specialist$57,050
Medical and Health Services Manager$104,370
Community Health Worker$48,770

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Rolla at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,144Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,518Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public health schools are near Rolla, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public health programs near Rolla. The closest is Westminster College in Fulton, MO (63.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lindenwood University (89.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public health roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public health-related roles in Missouri are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($104,370), Epidemiologist ($66,890), Health Education Specialist ($57,050). Wages for Rolla workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jefferson City instead of Rolla?

Jefferson City, MO is 48.5 miles from Rolla and has its own set of local public health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Rolla an affordable place to study public health?

Rolla’s median household income of $42,518 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rolla while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.