by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Missouri Schools For The Money For Those Making $48-$75k ranking - to help you make that decision. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 47 schools in Missouri to determine which ones have the best value programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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Our 2024 rankings named Washington University in St Louis the best value (income $48-$75k) school in Missouri. WUSTL is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Washington University in St Louis is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,248.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list means Ranken Technical College is a great place for students working on their degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ranken Technical College is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,947.
The quality degree programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri. Missouri University of Science and Technology is located in Rolla, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
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 $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,597.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list. University of Missouri - St Louis is a fairly large public school located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
University of Missouri - St Louis has the honor of being ranked #11 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,724.
A rank of #5 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list means St Charles Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. St Charles Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cottleville, Missouri.
St Charles Community College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,935.
With a ranking of #6, Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list. MCC is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri.
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 $48-$75k per year is $7,855.
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University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #7. Mizzou is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri.
University of Missouri - Columbia has the honor of being ranked #4 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,056.
Truman State University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking. Kirksville, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,901.
University of Missouri - Kansas City came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking. UMKC is a fairly large public school situated 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 $48-$75k per year is $12,002.
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State Fair Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list. Located in Sedalia, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
State Fair Community College has the honor of being ranked #36 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,102.
Saint Louis Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list. 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,563.
Northwest Missouri State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #12. 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,300.
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Crowder College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking. Crowder College is located in Neosho, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Crowder College has the honor of being ranked #44 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,739.
Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #14 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list. This large public school is located in Springfield, Missouri.
Missouri State University - Springfield has the honor of being ranked #10 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,281.
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Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ozarks Technical Community College is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,592.
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Missouri Southern State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #16. Joplin, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
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 $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,109.
With a ranking of #17, State Technical College of Missouri did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list. Linn, 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, State Technical College of Missouri is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,731.
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With a ranking of #18, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list. 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 #20 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,552.
Moberly Area Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #19. MACC is located in Moberly, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
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 $48-$75k per year is $7,892.
North Central Missouri College landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking. This small public school is located in Trenton, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Central Missouri College is ranked #40 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,834.
Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #21. Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Southeast Missouri State 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 $48-$75k per year is $13,232.
With a ranking of #22, Park University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri list. Park University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school 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. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,482.
Three Rivers College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Three Rivers College a great value, but it is also ranked #39 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,153.
Jefferson College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #24. JeffCo is located in Hillsboro, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Jefferson College has the honor of being ranked #45 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,826.
William Jewell College landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Missouri ranking. William Jewell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Liberty, Missouri.
William Jewell College has the honor of being ranked #25 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,078.
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