by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. 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 34 schools in Missouri, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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 Washington University in St Louis the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Missouri for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Washington University in St Louis is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Not only is Washington University in St Louis a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,263.
The quality degree programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri. Located in Rolla, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Missouri University of Science and Technology a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,071.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list means Truman State University is a great place for students working on their degree. Truman State is a small public school situated in Kirksville, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Truman State University 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 $6,650.
Out of the 34 bachelor’s degree schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #4 spot on the list. UMSL is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
University of Missouri - St Louis has the honor of being ranked #8 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 $8,692.
The quality degree programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school located in Columbia, Missouri.
University of Missouri - Columbia has the honor of being ranked #3 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 $13,482.
University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is University of Missouri - Kansas City a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,460.
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Northwest Missouri State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #7. Northwest Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in Maryville, Missouri.
Not only is Northwest Missouri State University a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,338.
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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the school is a large public institution.
Missouri State University - Springfield 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 $12,473.
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Missouri Southern State University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Missouri Southern is located in Joplin, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Missouri Southern State University 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 $8,132.
University of Central Missouri landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Central Missouri is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,219.
Park University landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Park University is located in Parkville, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Park University has the honor of being ranked #5 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.
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southeast Missouri State University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,684.
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Rockhurst University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rockhurst University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,354.
With a ranking of #14, Lindenwood University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Lindenwood University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,372.
Missouri Western State University landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Missouri Western is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Missouri Western State University a great value, but it is also ranked #31 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,752.
Lincoln University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Jefferson City, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lincoln University is ranked #33 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,097.
Drury University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Springfield, Missouri.
Not only is Drury University 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 $13,967.
With a ranking of #18, Fontbonne University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Fontbonne University has the honor of being ranked #17 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 $14,554.
William Jewell College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #19. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Liberty, Missouri.
William Jewell College has the honor of being ranked #19 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 $15,074.
Saint Louis University landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. SLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Louis University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,954.
Webster University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #21. Webster is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Webster University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,111.
With a ranking of #22, Maryville University of Saint Louis did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Maryville U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Not only is Maryville University of Saint Louis a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $20,294.
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Avila University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Avila University is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,238.
Evangel University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri.
Evangel University has the honor of being ranked #20 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 $17,517.
Southwest Baptist University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #25. Bolivar, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Southwest Baptist University has the honor of being ranked #26 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 $16,465.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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