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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its <nil> ranking.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Business Schools in Missouri
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Our rankings named Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies the best value school in Missouri for business students working on their degree. CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 94 degrees in 2020-2021.
CMU CGES undergraduate students pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $25,044 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CMU CGES graduates make an average of $39,784 annually.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CMU CGES also is in the top 20% of our ranking.
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The excellent programs at Park University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Missouri. Park University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Parkville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,292 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Park University are $8,853 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,858 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Park University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,849 during the early year of their career.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Park University also did well on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
The excellent programs at Truman State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Missouri. Truman State is a small public school situated in Kirksville, Missouri. It awarded 241 degrees in 2020-2021.
Truman State undergraduate students pay an average of $16,410 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $20,434 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Truman State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,772 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Truman State is ranked #5 for overall quality in Missouri.
The excellent programs at Ozarks Technical Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Missouri. OTC is a fairly large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 255 degrees in 2020-2021.
OTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,028 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,769 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, OTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,979 during the early year of their career.
The excellent programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Missouri. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,719 degrees to qualified students.
Mizzou undergraduate students pay an average of $30,450 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $21,797 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $398 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Mizzou graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,901 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Mizzou is ranked #2 for overall quality in Missouri.
Missouri University of Science and Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Rolla, Missouri, the medium-sized public school handed out 100 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $31,099 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,872 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $336 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $63,979 during the early year of their career.
Missouri University of Science and Technology did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our list.
Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the large public school handed out 1,558 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Missouri State are $16,498 per year. On average, students take out $25,043 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $168. During the early years of their career, Missouri State graduates make an average of $40,472 annually.
Northwest Missouri State University ranked #8 on this year’s list. Located in Maryville, Missouri, the medium-sized public school awarded 434 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northwest are $14,919 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,189 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $200.After graduating from Northwest, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,439 during the early years of their career.
State Fair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Sedalia, Missouri, the small public school awarded 41 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
State Fair Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,168 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $17,830 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, State Fair Community College graduates make an average of $41,167 annually.
Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #10 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and it awarded 423 degrees in 2020-2021.
Southeast Missouri State University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,285 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,914 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $144 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Southeast Missouri State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,626 during the early years of their career.
Missouri Western State University ranked #11 on this year’s list. Saint Joseph, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 190 students in 2020-2021.
Missouri Western undergraduate students pay an average of $15,550 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,913 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Missouri Western, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,250 during the early years of their career.
Columbia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #12 on the list. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 1,111 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia College Missouri are $11,636 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,707 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Columbia College Missouri graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,927 during the early year of their career.
Missouri Southern State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #12 on the list. Joplin, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 241 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Missouri Southern are $15,896 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Missouri Southern graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,614 during the early year of their career.
University of Central Missouri did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 346 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
UCM undergraduate students pay an average of $16,815 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,019 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $168. During the early years of their career, UCM graduates make an average of $41,823 annually.
University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #15 on this year’s list. UMSL is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 724 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMSL are $30,570 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $27,595 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $120, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UMSL graduates make an average of $45,753 annually.
University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #16 on the list. UMKC is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 702 degrees in 2020-2021.
UMKC undergraduate students pay an average of $28,023 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,022 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $184. During the early years of their career, UMKC graduates make an average of $57,524 annually.
Webster University landed the #17 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 2,101 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Webster are $28,700 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,185 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Webster graduates make an average of $50,709 annually.
William Woods University ranked #18 on this year’s list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fulton, Missouri, and it awarded 118 degrees in 2020-2021.
William Woods undergraduate students pay an average of $26,730 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,703 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from William Woods, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,965 during the early years of their career.
Harris - Stowe State University landed the #19 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.
Harris - Stowe State University undergraduate students pay an average of $10,500 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $37,010 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Harris - Stowe State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,721 during the early years of their career.
Lindenwood University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Saint Charles, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 608 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lindenwood University are $18,640 per year. On average, students take out $30,304 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $202 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Lindenwood University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,243 during the early year of their career.
Avila University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Avila is located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 83 degrees to qualified students.
Avila undergraduate students pay an average of $21,740 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $34,008 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Avila graduates make an average of $41,749 annually.
Three Rivers College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #22 on the list. Three Rivers College is a small public school located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri that handed out 71 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Three Rivers College are $6,510 a year. On average, students take out $16,574 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Three Rivers College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,775 during the early years of their career.
Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #23 on this year’s list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 519 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Maryville U undergraduate students pay an average of $27,166 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,584 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $452, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Maryville U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,828 during the early year of their career.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Maryville U also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Lincoln University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Jefferson City, Missouri, the small public school awarded 45 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LU Missouri are $15,360 per year. On average, students take out $31,949 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $153, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, LU Missouri graduates make an average of $38,660 annually.
Culver - Stockton College landed the #25 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Culver - Stockton College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Canton, Missouri that handed out 73 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Culver - Stockton are $28,495 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,259 in student loans.After graduating from Culver - Stockton, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,904 during the early years of their career.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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