by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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We analyzed 46 schools across Missouri to determine which have the best value 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.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k 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 account for this we include 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 analysis found Washington University in St Louis to be the best value (income $30-$48k) school in Missouri in this year’s ranking. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the school is a fairly large private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Washington University in St Louis a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,928.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list means Missouri University of Science and Technology is a great place for students working on their degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Rolla, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Missouri University of Science and Technology is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,340.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list means St Charles Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Cottleville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is St Charles Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,348.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ranken Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. Ranken Technical College is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
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 $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,157.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 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 $30-$48k per year is $6,250.
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With a ranking of #6, Truman State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. Truman State is located in Kirksville, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Truman State University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,271.
University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Missouri - Columbia is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,992.
University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #8. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Missouri - St Louis a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,582.
With a ranking of #9, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. UMKC is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Missouri - Kansas City is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,985.
State Fair Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking. State Fair Community College is a public institution located in Sedalia, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, State Fair Community College is ranked #36 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,789.
Saint Louis Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Bridgeton, Missouri.
Not only is Saint Louis Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #35 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,446.
State Technical College of Missouri ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. This small public school is located in Linn, Missouri.
Not only is State Technical College of Missouri a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,562.
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With a ranking of #13, Northwest Missouri State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. Maryville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northwest Missouri State University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,413.
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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #14 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large public school located in Springfield, Missouri.
Not only is Missouri State University - Springfield a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,746.
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Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking. OTC is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Ozarks Technical Community College has the honor of being ranked #29 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,082.
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Missouri Southern State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #16. Missouri Southern State University is a small public school located in Joplin, Missouri.
Missouri Southern State University has the honor of being ranked #33 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,646.
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Crowder College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #17. Crowder College is a small public school situated in Neosho, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Crowder College is ranked #44 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,079.
University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #18. UCM is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Central Missouri a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,518.
Park University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #19. Park University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Parkville, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Park University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,697.
Three Rivers College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #20. Three Rivers College is a small public school located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Three Rivers College is ranked #39 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,095.
Moberly Area Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. MACC is a small public school situated in Moberly, Missouri.
Moberly Area Community College has the honor of being ranked #41 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,375.
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. Cape Girardeau, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Southeast Missouri State University has the honor of being ranked #26 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,349.
With a ranking of #23, North Central Missouri College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. Located in Trenton, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is North Central Missouri College a great value, but it is also ranked #40 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,086.
With a ranking of #24, Fontbonne University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fontbonne University is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,575.
Lindenwood University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Missouri ranking. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Lindenwood University a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,503.
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