Best Colleges in Missouri (2026)
153 colleges ranked by graduate earnings, acceptance rates, and outcomes — powered by federal data from the U.S. Department of Education.
153
Colleges
$43,778
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$16,981
Avg Net Price
76%
Avg Admit Rate
57%
Avg Grad Rate
State Overview
Missouri is home to 153 colleges and universities, ranging from research universities to community colleges. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis leads the state in graduate earnings, with state alumni earning $43,778 on average ten years after enrollment. Whether you're looking for a flagship research university, a liberal arts college, or a career-focused program, Missouri offers diverse options across all price points.
Quick Facts — Missouri Colleges
Top 10 Colleges in Missouri by Graduate Earnings
Ranked by median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Public and private nonprofit only.
1
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
Saint Louis·Private Nonprofit
Admit
75%
Net Price
$33,596
Grad Rate
74%
Earnings
$137,047
2
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis·Private Nonprofit
Admit
12%
Net Price
$22,117
Grad Rate
94%
Earnings
$86,182
3
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
Saint Louis·Private Nonprofit
Admit
N/A
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
$84,393
4
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla·Public
Admit
73%
Net Price
$13,773
Grad Rate
63%
Earnings
$82,957
5
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis·Private Nonprofit
Admit
81%
Net Price
$27,075
Grad Rate
80%
Earnings
$70,783
6
Rockhurst University
Kansas City·Private Nonprofit
Admit
69%
Net Price
$23,165
Grad Rate
76%
Earnings
$67,102
8
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis·Private Nonprofit
Admit
94%
Net Price
$26,047
Grad Rate
69%
Earnings
$62,105
9
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Cape Girardeau·Private Nonprofit
Admit
100%
Net Price
$25,189
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
$60,918
10
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City·Public
Admit
75%
Net Price
$12,837
Grad Rate
56%
Earnings
$59,637
Most Affordable Colleges in Missouri
Lowest average net price after grants and scholarships. Public and private nonprofit only.
#1 Most AffordablePublic
Warrensburg Area Career CenterWarrensburg, MO
$2,106/ yr avg net
81% grad rate
#4 Most AffordablePublic
Kirksville Area Technical CenterKirksville, MO
$5,885/ yr avg net
77% grad rate
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| School | City | Type | Admit Rate | Net Price | Grad Rate | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A T Still University of Health Sciences | Kirksville | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Academy of Beauty Professionals | Raymore | Private For-Profit | N/A | $23,899 | 51% | $25,117 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Springfield | Springfield | Private For-Profit | N/A | $17,080 | 57% | $25,129 |
| Academy of Salon Professionals | Sedalia | Private For-Profit | N/A | $15,071 | 60% | N/A |
| Aesthetics Institute | St. Louis | Private For-Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| American Trade School | Saint Ann | Private For-Profit | N/A | $18,022 | 65% | $47,161 |
| Applied Tech | Sunset Hills | Public | 36% | $19,645 | 51% | $56,508 |
| Aquinas Institute of Theology | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City | Kansas City | Private For-Profit | N/A | $27,159 | 47% | $40,743 |
| Avila University | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | 60% | $16,939 | 47% | $52,773 |
| Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $84,393 |
| Bolivar Technical College | Bolivar | Private Nonprofit | 82% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bryan University | Springfield | Private For-Profit | N/A | $20,383 | 58% | $28,725 |
| Calvary University | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | 71% | $12,860 | 55% | $45,421 |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau | Public | N/A | $20,019 | 74% | $44,369 |
| Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center | Carthage | Public | N/A | $16,233 | N/A | N/A |
| Cass Career Center | Harrisonville | Public | 100% | $15,552 | N/A | $52,545 |
| Central Christian College of the Bible | Moberly | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $13,866 | 32% | $34,675 |
| Central College of Cosmetology | Saint Robert | Private For-Profit | N/A | $7,364 | 41% | $22,821 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Fayette | Private Nonprofit | 87% | $14,774 | N/A | $48,991 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Fayette | Private Nonprofit | 88% | $25,477 | 52% | $48,991 |
| Chamberlain University-Missouri | St. Louis | Private For-Profit | 83% | $34,947 | N/A | $92,405 |
| City Vision University | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $6,709 | N/A | $21,123 |
| Clinton Technical School | Clinton | Public | N/A | $13,160 | 79% | $53,451 |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout | Private Nonprofit | 15% | $7,669 | 62% | $41,592 |
| Columbia College | Columbia | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $24,051 | 44% | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Fort Leonard Wood | Fort Leonard Wood | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Fort Leonard Wood 58th Trans BN | Fort Leonard Wood | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Jefferson City | Jefferson City | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Kansas City | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | Osage Beach | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Rolla | Rolla | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Saint Louis | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Springfield | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Springfield TMobile | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Waynesville | Waynesville | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Columbia College - Whiteman AFB | Whiteman AFB | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,378 |
| Conception Seminary College | Conception | Private Nonprofit | 100% | $33,216 | 35% | $50,430 |
| Concorde Career College-Broadway | Kansas City | Private For-Profit | 98% | $24,417 | 57% | $35,242 |
| Concorde Career College-Kansas City | Kansas City | Private For-Profit | 99% | $28,094 | 57% | $35,242 |
| Concordia Seminary | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cottey College | Nevada | Private Nonprofit | 66% | $18,154 | 59% | $35,422 |
| Covenant Theological Seminary | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cox College | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | 71% | N/A | N/A | $56,867 |
| Crowder College | Neosho | Public | N/A | $5,161 | 42% | $35,987 |
| Culver-Stockton College | Canton | Private Nonprofit | 98% | $22,080 | 49% | $46,092 |
| Drury University | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | 59% | $21,523 | 65% | $40,694 |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $13,375 | 25% | $40,694 |
| Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College | Kansas City | Private For-Profit | N/A | $29,747 | 79% | N/A |
| East Central College | Union | Public | N/A | $12,522 | 39% | $36,916 |
| Eden Theological Seminary | Webster Groves | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Evangel University | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | 69% | $18,705 | 68% | $46,573 |
| Evangel University-College of Online Learning | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | 45% | $18,354 | N/A | $46,573 |
| Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church | Ozark | Private Nonprofit | 71% | $21,887 | 55% | $46,573 |
| Evolve Beauty Academy | Washing | Private For-Profit | N/A | $15,266 | 65% | N/A |
| Fontbonne University | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | 95% | $18,251 | 57% | $48,825 |
| Four Rivers Career Center | Washington | Public | N/A | $19,167 | N/A | $48,199 |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Joplin | Public | N/A | $25,251 | 63% | $36,700 |
| Grabber School of Hair Design | St. Louis | Private For-Profit | N/A | $12,981 | 92% | $27,109 |
| Graceland University - Independence | Independence | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $47,361 |
| Graceland University - Trenton | Trenton | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $47,361 |
| Grand River Technical School | Chillicothe | Public | 100% | $10,908 | 83% | $40,665 |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal | Private Nonprofit | 59% | $21,123 | 42% | $42,643 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis | Public | N/A | $13,459 | 23% | $31,088 |
| Healing Arts Center | St. Louis | Private For-Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $36,447 |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs | Blue Springs | Private For-Profit | N/A | $21,832 | 78% | $24,840 |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City | Kansas City | Private For-Profit | N/A | $21,470 | 39% | $17,269 |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | Public | N/A | $7,734 | 32% | $40,782 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | 60% | $29,555 | 61% | $37,032 |
| Kansas City University | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kansas City University-Joplin | Joplin | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kenrick Glennon Seminary | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | 70% | N/A |
| Kirksville Area Technical Center | Kirksville | Public | 50% | $5,885 | 77% | $40,517 |
| Lex La-Ray Technical Center | Lexington | Public | 75% | $2,607 | 94% | $52,142 |
| Lincoln University | Jefferson City | Public | N/A | $12,484 | 25% | $39,463 |
| Lindenwood University | Saint Charles | Private Nonprofit | 66% | $18,516 | 52% | $53,278 |
| Logan University | Chesterfield | Private Nonprofit | 90% | $18,094 | N/A | $55,838 |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | 94% | $26,047 | 69% | $62,105 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Kansas City | Public | N/A | $8,165 | 29% | $40,796 |
| Midwest Institute | Earth City | Private For-Profit | 78% | $17,111 | 74% | $30,414 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri | Springfield | Private For-Profit | N/A | $23,412 | 70% | $33,601 |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | 94% | $25,140 | 58% | $50,535 |
| Mineral Area College | Park Hills | Public | N/A | $11,123 | 43% | $35,352 |
| Mission University | Springfield | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $21,887 | 39% | $38,641 |
| Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | 64% | $25,807 | 44% | $46,660 |
| Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics | Jefferson City | Private For-Profit | N/A | $18,879 | 74% | $26,738 |
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin | Public | 97% | $11,653 | 37% | $42,620 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Springfield | Public | 91% | $17,502 | 58% | $49,827 |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains | Public | N/A | $9,384 | 34% | $36,922 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla | Public | 73% | $13,773 | 63% | $82,957 |
| Missouri Valley College | Marshall | Private Nonprofit | 53% | $17,945 | 24% | $43,221 |
| Missouri Western State University | Saint Joseph | Public | N/A | $12,638 | 40% | $42,647 |
| Moberly Area Community College | Moberly | Public | N/A | $6,935 | 39% | $37,537 |
| Nazarene Theological Seminary | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Neosho Beauty College | Neosho | Private For-Profit | N/A | $8,114 | 50% | $18,280 |
| New Dimensions School of Hair Design | Joplin | Private For-Profit | N/A | $8,501 | N/A | $28,050 |
| North Central Missouri College | Trenton | Public | N/A | $10,528 | 50% | $40,837 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville | Public | 86% | $14,824 | 56% | $47,885 |
| Old Town Barber College - KC | Kansas City | Private For-Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $21,295 |
| Ozark Christian College | Joplin | Private Nonprofit | 98% | $17,931 | 60% | $41,297 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield | Public | N/A | $7,340 | 31% | $36,455 |
| Park University | Parkville | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $15,529 | 27% | $56,309 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia | Columbia | Private For-Profit | N/A | $16,681 | 70% | $27,715 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield | Springfield | Private For-Profit | N/A | $16,487 | 64% | $25,931 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis | St. Louis | Private For-Profit | N/A | $19,615 | 70% | $33,132 |
| Pike-Lincoln Technical Center | Eolia | Public | N/A | $6,128 | 84% | $48,581 |
| Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City | Private For-Profit | N/A | $19,024 | 61% | $34,213 |
| Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis | St. Louis | Private For-Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center | Poplar Bluff | Public | N/A | $22,631 | 83% | $37,750 |
| Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $16,952 | 51% | $55,955 |
| Renaissance Beauty Academy | Cape Girardeau | Private For-Profit | N/A | $11,600 | 82% | N/A |
| Research College of Nursing | Kansas City | Private For-Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $85,910 |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | 69% | $23,165 | 76% | $67,102 |
| Saint Louis Community College | Bridgeton | Public | N/A | $6,458 | 18% | $35,325 |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | 81% | $27,075 | 80% | $70,783 |
| Salem College of Hairstyling | Rolla | Private For-Profit | N/A | $6,256 | N/A | $18,275 |
| Saline County Career Center | Marshall | Public | 70% | $19,207 | 66% | $37,200 |
| Skin Institute | Saint Louis | Private For-Profit | N/A | $15,336 | 97% | $23,524 |
| Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Cape Girardeau | Private Nonprofit | 100% | $25,189 | N/A | $60,918 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau | Public | 79% | $14,532 | 56% | $44,030 |
| Southern Missouri Technical Institute | West Plains | Public | N/A | $21,721 | 90% | $31,460 |
| Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar | Private Nonprofit | 100% | $21,082 | 47% | $43,112 |
| SPBK Enterprises Inc | Webb City | Private For-Profit | N/A | $12,532 | 73% | N/A |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville | Public | N/A | $5,981 | 21% | $42,422 |
| St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton | Fenton | Private For-Profit | 100% | N/A | 63% | $32,217 |
| St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis | Saint Louis | Private For-Profit | N/A | $26,422 | 55% | $32,217 |
| St. Louis Med Tech | St. Louis | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia | Public | N/A | $7,485 | 38% | $35,562 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | Linn | Public | N/A | $13,958 | 78% | $55,901 |
| Stephens College | Columbia | Private Nonprofit | 92% | $23,277 | 46% | $43,071 |
| Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts | Saint Louis | Private For-Profit | 71% | $20,095 | N/A | $29,058 |
| Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | Independence | Private For-Profit | N/A | $19,679 | 60% | $24,811 |
| Texas County Technical College | Houston | Private For-Profit | 100% | $20,984 | 41% | $40,843 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-St Charles | St. Charles | Private For-Profit | N/A | $14,111 | 81% | $34,900 |
| Three Rivers College | Poplar Bluff | Public | N/A | $9,980 | 34% | $32,442 |
| Trend Setters School | Cape Girardeau | Private For-Profit | N/A | $9,460 | 60% | $23,185 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville | Public | 80% | $12,030 | 70% | $56,280 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg | Public | 69% | $15,336 | 51% | $49,560 |
| University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | 75% | $33,596 | 74% | $137,047 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia | Public | 77% | $19,889 | 76% | $63,403 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City | Public | 75% | $12,837 | 56% | $59,637 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | Saint Louis | Public | 57% | $12,323 | 54% | $53,037 |
| Urshan Graduate School of Theology | Wentzville | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Urshan University | Wentzville | Private Nonprofit | 84% | $13,496 | 56% | N/A |
| Warrensburg Area Career Center | Warrensburg | Public | 91% | $2,106 | 81% | $37,242 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis | Private Nonprofit | 12% | $22,117 | 94% | $86,182 |
| Waynesville Career Center | Waynesville | Public | N/A | $19,044 | 69% | $40,979 |
| Webster University | Saint Louis | Private Nonprofit | 58% | $26,196 | 60% | $50,876 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City | Kansas City | Private For-Profit | N/A | $12,861 | 65% | $29,839 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield | Springfield | Private For-Profit | N/A | $14,903 | 66% | $29,839 |
| Westminster College | Fulton | Private Nonprofit | 78% | $26,111 | 61% | $52,199 |
| William Jewell College | Liberty | Private Nonprofit | 34% | $16,602 | 62% | $59,268 |
| William Woods University | Fulton | Private Nonprofit | 74% | $22,270 | 54% | $42,401 |
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