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#16 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
57 Colleges
28,799 Yearly Graduations
$50,310 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Missouri ranked #16 in the nation for graduate degrees with 28,799 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Graduate students from Missouri can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $12,577 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $14,376. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
3,265 Yearly Degrees
$58,288 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, WUSTL handed out 3,265 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Washington University in St Louis

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $57,750 $57,750
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $538 $538
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,406 $2,406

#2

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,894 Yearly Degrees
$13,500 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Webster University was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,894 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Webster University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,500 $13,500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $750 $750

#3

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
2,687 Yearly Degrees
$11,255 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Missouri - Columbia was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,687 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Missouri - Columbia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,950 $27,245
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,305 $1,305
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $415 $1,135

#4

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,106 Yearly Degrees
$15,696 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Maryville University of Saint Louis was ranked the #4 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,106 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Maryville University of Saint Louis

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,346 $14,346
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,350 $1,350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $797 $797

Public Public vs. Private
1,952 Yearly Degrees
$6,858 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Missouri State handed out 1,952 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Missouri State University - Springfield

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,760 $11,520
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,098 $1,098
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $320 $640

#6

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
1,805 Yearly Degrees
$11,745 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UMKC handed out 1,805 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Missouri - Kansas City

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,152 $26,210
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,593 $1,593
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $423 $1,092

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,520 Yearly Degrees
$22,614 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, SLU handed out 1,520 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Louis University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,960 $21,960
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $654 $654
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,220 $1,220

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,362 Yearly Degrees
$42,128 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, A T Still University of Health Sciences handed out 1,362 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for A T Still University of Health Sciences

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $40,978 $40,978
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,150 $1,150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $674 $674

#9

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
1,129 Yearly Degrees
$9,156 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Central Missouri was ranked the #9 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,129 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Central Missouri

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,836 $15,672
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,320 $1,320
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $327 $653

#10

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
1,049 Yearly Degrees
$12,528 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UMSL handed out 1,049 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Missouri - St Louis

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,528 $30,756
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $522 $1,282

#11

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
963 Yearly Degrees
$9,784 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Lindenwood University handed out 963 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lindenwood University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,684 $9,684
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $538 $538

Public Public vs. Private
960 Yearly Degrees
$11,902 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Missouri University of Science and Technology handed out 960 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Missouri University of Science and Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,452 $29,558
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,450 $1,450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $436 $1,232

#13

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
904 Yearly Degrees
$7,064 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Northwest handed out 904 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northwest Missouri State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,301 $6,301
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $763 $763
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $350 $350

#14

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
678 Yearly Degrees
$6,435 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Park University handed out 678 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Park University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,435 $6,435
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $536 $536

#15

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
513 Yearly Degrees
$6,611 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Southeast Missouri State University handed out 513 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southeast Missouri State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,858 $10,840
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $753 $753
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $325 $602

#16

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
487 Yearly Degrees
$6,950 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

MBTS handed out 487 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #16 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,100 $6,100
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $850 $850
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $339 $339

#17

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
458 Yearly Degrees
$7,200 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, William Woods handed out 458 graduate degrees. This makes it the #17 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for William Woods University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,200 $7,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $400 $400

#18

Logan University

Chesterfield, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
453 Yearly Degrees
$8,100 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Logan University was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 453 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Logan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,100 $8,100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $450 $450

#19

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
449 Yearly Degrees
$17,104 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Rockhurst handed out 449 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rockhurst University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,524 $16,524
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $580 $580
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $754 $754

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
348 Yearly Degrees
$34,442 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 348 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $34,222 $34,222
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $220 $220
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,038 $1,038

#21

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
270 Yearly Degrees
$10,670 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Missouri Baptist University was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 270 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Missouri Baptist University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,670 $10,670
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $592 $592

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
238 Yearly Degrees
$9,150 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 57 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UHSP ranked #22 in terms of popularity with 238 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,550 $8,550
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $950 $950

#23

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
224 Yearly Degrees
$5,388 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southwest Baptist University was ranked the #23 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 224 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southwest Baptist University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,004 $5,004
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $384 $384
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $399 $399

#24

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
211 Yearly Degrees
$8,442 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Columbia College Missouri handed out 211 graduate degrees. This makes it the #24 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Columbia College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,442 $8,442
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $466 $466

#25

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
Public Public vs. Private
173 Yearly Degrees
$9,924 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Truman State handed out 173 graduate degrees. This makes it the #25 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Truman State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,600 $9,600
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $324 $324
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $400 $400

Other Missouri Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Evangel University 166
27 Avila University 159
28 Fontbonne University 142
29 Concordia Seminary 125
30 Covenant Theological Seminary 117
31 Drury University 115
32 Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies 97
33 Missouri Western State University 96
34 Nazarene Theological Seminary 84
35 Cox College 83
36 Stephens College 68
37 Lincoln University 51
38 Aquinas Institute of Theology 43
39 Missouri Southern State University 41
40 Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College 40
41 Ponce Health Sciences University - St Louis 38
42 Research College of Nursing 37
43 Eden Theological Seminary 33
44 Hannibal - LaGrange University 31
45 Urshan Graduate School of Theology 25
46 Culver - Stockton College 24
47 Kenrick Glennon Seminary 18
48 Missouri Valley College 16
49 Calvary University 15
50 Baptist Bible College 12
51 City Vision University 10
52 Bryan University 7
53 William Jewell College 4
54 St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton 2
55 Central Christian College of the Bible 1
55 DeVry University - Missouri 1
57 American Business and Technology University 0

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