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2023 Best Schools in Missouri

27 Schools Ranked
$41,074 Average Earnings
$25,228 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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Top Schools in Missouri

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

Our 2023 rankings named Washington University in St Louis the best school in Missouri for students working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Schools in Missouri list.

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#3

Stephens College

Columbia, Missouri

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Stephens College is a great place for students.

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#4

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Schools in Missouri list.

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#5

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Schools in Missouri list.

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#6

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #6, Maryville University of Saint Louis did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#7

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri

Rockhurst University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Missouri ranking.

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#8

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #8 on the list.

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#9

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Schools in Missouri list.

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#10

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri

University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #10 on the list.

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#11

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri

Northwest Missouri State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Missouri ranking.

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#12

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

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#13

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri

With a ranking of #13, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#14

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri

William Woods University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

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#15

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Fontbonne University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #15 on the list.

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#16

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri

With a ranking of #16, Lindenwood University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#17

Avila University

Kansas City, Missouri

With a ranking of #17, Avila University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#18

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Missouri ranking.

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#19

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #19, Missouri Baptist University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#20

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #20 on the list.

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#21

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

With a ranking of #21, Missouri Western State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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#22

Park University

Parkville, Missouri

Park University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Schools in Missouri list.

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#23

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Missouri ranking.

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#24

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri

Southwest Baptist University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Schools in Missouri list.

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#25

Drury University

Springfield, Missouri

With a ranking of #25, Drury University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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