by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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After analyzing 28 schools in Missouri, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Associate Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $0-$30k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named St Charles Community College the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Missouri for students working on their associate degree. Located in Cottleville, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
St Charles Community College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,111.
Out of the 28 associate degree schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Ranken Technical College landed the #2 spot on the list. Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Ranken Technical College has the honor of being ranked #2 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,506.
The quality degree programs at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri. MCC is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,370.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri Southern State University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Missouri Southern State University is a small public school located in Joplin, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Missouri Southern State University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,132.
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The quality degree programs at Saint Louis Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Bridgeton, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Louis Community College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,261.
Ozarks Technical Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. OTC is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ozarks Technical Community College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,079.
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State Technical College of Missouri came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. STC is a public institution located in Linn, Missouri.
State Technical College of Missouri has the honor of being ranked #6 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,144.
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State Fair Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. State Fair Community College is located in Sedalia, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is State Fair Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,155.
Park University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #9. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Parkville, Missouri.
Park University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,498.
Crowder College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Neosho, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Crowder College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,835.
Moberly Area Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. This small public school is located in Moberly, Missouri.
Not only is Moberly Area Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,104.
Rockhurst University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Rockhurst University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Rockhurst University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,354.
Three Rivers College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. This small public school is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Not only is Three Rivers College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,303.
North Central Missouri College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #14. NCMC is a public institution located in Trenton, Missouri.
Not only is North Central Missouri College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,886.
Jefferson College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Hillsboro, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
Jefferson College has the honor of being ranked #24 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,955.
Mineral Area College landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. MAC is a public institution located in Park Hills, Missouri.
Not only is Mineral Area College a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,861.
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Southeast Missouri State University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,684.
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East Central College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Located in Union, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, East Central College is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,214.
Lincoln University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. LU Missouri is located in Jefferson City, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Lincoln University has the honor of being ranked #25 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,097.
With a ranking of #20, Missouri Western State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Missouri Western is a public institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Missouri Western State University has the honor of being ranked #20 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,752.
Missouri State University - West Plains did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #21. Located in West Plains, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Missouri State University - West Plains is ranked #27 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,478.
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Southwest Baptist University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bolivar, Missouri.
Southwest Baptist University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,465.
Evangel University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Evangel University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Springfield, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Evangel University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $17,517.
Saint Louis University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #24. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Saint Louis University has the honor of being ranked #11 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,954.
Columbia College landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Columbia College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Columbia, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Columbia College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $27,436.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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