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53 Colleges
$65,765 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,526 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 6,840 students received a nursing degree from a college in Missouri, making it rank #16 in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Missouri is $16,441 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $19,166 a year.

An estimated 47% of college students in Missouri take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,131 per year.

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#1

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,166 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,979 students at Maryville U in total, 5,504 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,249 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,487 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Maryville U is $55,047.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$25,285 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College is 627, of which 529 students are undergraduates and of those, 504 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $71,761 during the early-career years.

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#3

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$12,734 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,027 undergraduates at UMKC, of which 6,071 are full-time, and there are 16,147 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 37% of students at UMKC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,521 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,298 during the early-career years.

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#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$53,244 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,229 students at SLU in total, 7,723 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,847 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

55% of SLU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,390 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SLU is $60,716.

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#5

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$43,420 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Rockhurst University is 3,688, of which 2,746 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,845 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Rockhurst is 4.1 years.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,403 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $61,371 during the early-career years.

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#6

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$14,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 23,383 undergraduates at Mizzou, of which 21,344 are full-time, and there are 31,089 students altogether. It takes the average Mizzou undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,167 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,756 during the early-career years.

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#7

Cox College

Springfield, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,355 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 742 undergraduates at Cox College, of which 392 are full-time, and there are 975 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

100% of Cox College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $2,750 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $58,703 during the early-career years.

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#8

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$14,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,874 students at UMSL in total, 10,973 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,889 are full-time. For undergraduates at UMSL, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 32% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,118 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMSL is $47,564.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$6,960 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,429 students at CMU CGES in total, 3,123 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 955 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,860 during the early-career years.

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#10

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,320 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southwest Baptist University is 3,039, of which 2,379 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,593 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,169 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,855 during the early-career years.

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#11

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
4% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Saint Louis Community College is 15,206, which includes 5,411 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 4% of students at Saint Louis Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $2,810 a year.

Students who graduate from Saint Louis Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,242 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#12

Research College of Nursing

Kansas City, Missouri
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 420 students at Research College of Nursing in total, 269 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 269 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Research College of Nursing is $72,771.

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#13

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,735 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Central Missouri is 9,959, of which 7,629 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,009 are full-time. It takes the average UCM undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,295 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,593 during the early-career years.

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#13

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,024 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Missouri State University - Springfield is 23,505, of which 19,621 students are undergraduates and of those, 13,128 are full-time. It takes the average Missouri State undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 49% of students at Missouri State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,209 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Missouri State is $40,553.

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#15

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$30,730 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Webster University is 8,197, of which 2,563 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,022 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

57% of Webster students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,850 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,656 during the early-career years.

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#16

Chamberlain University - Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 124 full-time undergraduates at Chamberlain - Missouri, and 466 students altogether. It takes the average Chamberlain - Missouri undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 100% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,833 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Chamberlain - Missouri is $84,533.

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#17

Crowder College

Neosho, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,784 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Crowder College is 4,194, which includes 1,868 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

10% of Crowder College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,817 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Crowder College is $31,698.

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#18

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$9,495 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southeast Missouri State University is 10,001, of which 8,929 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,823 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Southeast Missouri State University is 4.5 years.

Roughly 48% of students at Southeast Missouri State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,238 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,150 during the early-career years.

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#19

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,268 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Columbia College is 8,347, of which 7,861 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,162 are full-time. For undergraduates at Columbia College Missouri, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,584 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Columbia College Missouri is $40,747.

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#20

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$8,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,911 students at Missouri Western in total, 4,717 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,039 are full-time. It takes the average Missouri Western undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

46% of Missouri Western students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,092 a year.

Students who graduate from Missouri Western with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,499 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$7,110 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,085 students at MCC in total, 5,915 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

2% of MCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,724 a year.

Students who graduate from MCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,026 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

North Central Missouri College

Trenton, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$7,050 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
17% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,591 students at NCMC in total, 683 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 17% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,360 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,289 during the early-career years.

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#23

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,430 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,210 full-time undergraduates at SCC, and 6,014 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 6% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,052 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,087 during the early-career years.

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#24

William Jewell College

Liberty, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,890 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at William Jewell College is 751, of which 738 students are undergraduates and of those, 729 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

58% of William Jewell students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $10,059 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $54,197 during the early-career years.

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#25

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
$5,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,543 full-time undergraduates at Three Rivers College, and 2,759 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

5% of Three Rivers College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,285 a year.

Students who graduate from Three Rivers College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,566 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Missouri Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Missouri Southern State University 61
27 Truman State University 55
28 Ozarks Technical Community College 54
29 State Fair Community College 52
30 Missouri State University - West Plains 51
31 Mineral Area College 48
32 Moberly Area Community College 45
33 East Central College 44
34 Lincoln University 43
35 Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences 42
36 Avila University 39
37 Jefferson College 37
38 Bolivar Technical College 35
39 Missouri Valley College 29
40 Hannibal - LaGrange University 28
41 Northwest Missouri State University 24
42 Missouri Baptist University 22
43 Park University 20
43 Texas County Technical College 20
45 Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 18
45 College of the Ozarks 18
47 State Technical College of Missouri 16
48 Culver - Stockton College 13
49 Evangel University 11
50 Concorde Career Colleges 0
50 Lindenwood University 0
50 Washington University in St Louis 0
50 William Woods University 0

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