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University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate School Report

7,094 Graduate Students
$24,739 Avg Graduate Tuition & Fees (In-State)
46.6% Took Classes Online

This overview covers the essential stats on University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate School, including its rankings, graduate degree programs, diversity, and more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.

University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate School Rankings

#155 Masters Degree School in U.S.
#194 Doctorate Degree School in U.S.
#87 Graduate Certificate School in U.S.

College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.

Best Master's Degree Schools Badge

Best Master’s Degree Schools Ranking

Out of a field of 1,618 colleges and universities considered in the 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of Missouri-Columbia landed the #155 spot. So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 10% ranking. For this achievement, Mizzou received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges. In addition, Mizzou took the #3 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri.

Best Doctorate Degree Schools Ranking

There were 892 college and universities analyzed in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Mizzou took the #194 spot on the list. In addition, Mizzou took the #6 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Missouri.

### Best Graduate Certificate Schools Ranking

Out of 737 schools analyzed in the 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Mizzou came in at #87. Mizzou also ranked #4 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Missouri.

University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate Student Diversity

7,094 Graduate Students
61.1% Women
17.1% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

For the last year in which we have data, 7,094 graduate students decided that University of Missouri-Columbia was the best place for them. Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students. Our findings are below.

Mizzou Graduate Student Male-Female Ratio

Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 61.1% of the total graduate students at Mizzou are women and 38.9% are men. Male-to-Female Ratio of University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate Students

Mizzou Graduate Student Racial-Ethnic Diversity

About 17.1% of the graduate students who attend Mizzou are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 16.0% of graduate students hail from another country. For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Mizzou Graduate Students

Mizzou Graduate School Cost of Attendance

$24,739 Avg Tuition & Fees (In-State)
$21,658 Median Graduate Debt

The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $23,658 $29,958
Fees $1,081 $1,081

Mizzou Graduate Student Debt

The typical graduate student at Mizzou who borrowed carries a median debt of $21,658.

Average Salary of Mizzou Graduate Programs

$70,609 Avg Masters Early-Career Salary
$97,829 Avg Doctorate Early-Career Salary
$115,502 Avg Professional Degree Early-Career Salary
$89,546 Avg Post-Masters Certificate Early-Career Salary

Master’s Degree Average Earnings

The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from Mizzou is $70,609. University of Missouri-Columbia Average masters degree salary

Doctorate Degree Average Earnings

The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from Mizzou is $97,829. University of Missouri-Columbia Average doctorate degree salary

Professional Degree Average Earnings

Graduate students who earn their professional degree at Mizzou enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $115,502. University of Missouri-Columbia Average professional degree salary

Post-Master’s Certificate Average Earnings

The average early-career salary for post-master’s certificate recipients from Mizzou is $89,546. University of Missouri-Columbia Average professional certificate salary

The graduate programs at Mizzou lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.

Graduate Field of Study Avg Early-Career Salary
Medicine $158,239
Business & Commerce $123,517
Nursing $116,546
Veterinary Medicine. $114,498
Health/Medical Admin Services $112,520
Chemistry $104,095
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. $96,696
Accounting $93,114
Law $84,543
Educational Administration $81,208

Location of University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate School

Missouri State
Midsize City Campus Setting
Public Public/Private

Located in Columbia, Missouri, University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of University of Missouri-Columbia.

Location of University of Missouri-Columbia

Contact details for Mizzou are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-2121
Website: missouri.edu/
Facebook: socialmedia.missouri.edu/
Twitter: twitter.com/Mizzou

Online Learning for Mizzou Grad Students

46.6% Took At Least One Online Class
33.4% Took All Classes Online

About 46.6% of the graduate students at University of Missouri-Columbia took at least one online class. Approximately 33.4% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period. Online Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia Masters Degree Programs

Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.

Masters Degree Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary
Accounting 8 $93,114
Agricultural Economics 5 —
Allied Health Professions 9 —
Animal Science 7 —
Anthropology 2 —
Applied Mathematics 1 —
Biological Engineering 8 —
Business & Commerce 73 $123,517
Chemical Engineering 1 —
Chemistry 8 —
Child Development & Family Studies 15 $49,916
Child Development & Psychology 5 —
Civil Engineering 15 —
Classical Languages & Literature 3 —
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 5 —
Communication Sciences 22 $56,840
Computer Information Systems 80 —
Curriculum & Instruction 115 $50,970
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 10 —
Drama & Theater Arts 2 —
Economics 38 —
Educational Administration 33 $63,015
Electrical Engineering 7 —
Finance & Financial Management 16 —
Fine & Studio Arts 5 —
Food Science Technology 1 —
General Biology 24 —
General Engineering 4 —
General English Literature 5 —
Geography & Cartography 2 —
Geological & Earth Sciences 5 —
Germanic Languages 1 —
Health & Physical Education 2 —
Health/Medical Admin Services 26 $112,520
History 16 —
Housing 1 —
Human Computer Interaction 12 —
Industrial Engineering 10 —
International Relations & Security 15 —
Journalism 59 $67,508
Legal Research 11 —
Library & Information Science 76 —
Linguistics & Literature 9 —
Management Sciences & Methods 203 —
Mathematics 1 —
Mechanical Engineering 10 —
Medical Illustration & Informatics 22 —
Medical Science 4 —
Mental & Social Health Services 74 —
Microbiology Science & Immunology 1 —
Music 22 $48,168
Natural Resources Conservation 34 $54,427
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 3 —
Nursing 68 $110,845
Philosophy 3 —
Physics 4 —
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 4 —
Plant Sciences 10 —
Political Science & Government 4 —
Public Administration 53 $75,731
Public Health 60 $70,901
Special Education 19 $58,464
Statistics 3 —
Student Counseling 163 $58,354
Teacher Education Subject Specific 7 $46,397

University of Missouri-Columbia Doctorate Degree Programs

Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.

Doctorate Degree Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary
Accounting 1 —
Animal Science 4 —
Anthropology 1 —
Biochemistry & Biophysics 3 —
Biological Engineering 7 —
Business & Commerce 6 —
Chemical Engineering 1 —
Chemistry 14 $104,095
Child Development & Psychology 17 —
Civil Engineering 9 —
Classical Languages & Literature 2 —
Communication & Media Studies 7 —
Computer Information Systems 17 —
Curriculum & Instruction 5 —
Drama & Theater Arts 5 —
Economics 9 —
Educational Administration 66 $101,542
Electrical Engineering 7 —
Fine & Studio Arts 2 —
Food Science Technology 1 —
General Biology 8 —
General English Literature 3 —
General Family & Consumer Sciences 8 —
Genetics 1 —
Geological & Earth Sciences 2 —
History 3 —
Human Computer Interaction 5 —
Industrial Engineering 1 —
Journalism 10 —
Linguistics & Literature 3 —
Mathematics 8 —
Mechanical Engineering 6 —
Medical Illustration & Informatics 11 —
Microbiology Science & Immunology 6 —
Molecular Medicine 1 —
Music 6 —
Natural Resources Conservation 7 —
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 2 —
Nursing 7 $120,764
Philosophy 3 —
Physics 5 —
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 5 —
Plant Sciences 6 —
Political Science & Government 6 —
Public Administration 3 —
Rehabilitation Professions 5 $76,430
Social Work 4 —
Sociology 4 —
Special Education 5 —
Statistics 2 —
Student Counseling 10 —
Teacher Education Subject Specific 5 —
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences. 6 —

University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate Certificate Programs

Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.

Graduate Certificate Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary
Accounting 144 —
Arts & Media Management 1 —
Biological & Physical Science 8 —
Business & Commerce 28 —
Business Administration & Management 22 —
Child Development & Family Studies 2 —
Civil Engineering 14 —
Community Organization & Advocacy 1 —
Computer Information Systems 7 —
Data Analytics. 16 —
Ecology & Systematics Biology 16 —
Educational Administration 13 —
Educational Assessment 7 —
Electrical Engineering 2 —
Finance & Financial Management 29 —
Forestry 2 —
General Biology 1 —
General Education 14 —
General English Literature 4 —
General Psychology 10 —
General Social Sciences 5 —
Geography & Cartography 3 —
Health & Physical Education 2 —
Health/Medical Admin Services 8 —
Human Computer Interaction 6 —
Human Resource Management 2 —
Legal Research 23 —
Multilingual Education 1 —
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1 —
Nursing 5 —
Other Social Sciences 5 —
Public Administration 7 —
Public Health 42 —
Public Policy 6 —
Science, Technology & Society 1 —
Social Work 6 —
Statistics 2 —
Taxation 41 —
Teacher Education Subject Specific 35 —
Teaching English or French 1 —

University of Missouri-Columbia Professional Degree Programs

The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.

Professional Degree Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary
Law 123 $84,543
Medicine 110 $158,239
Nursing 26 —
Rehabilitation Professions 156 —
Veterinary Medicine. 113 $114,498

University of Missouri-Columbia Post-Masters Certificate Programs

Listed here are the programs in which University of Missouri-Columbia awarded a post-masters certificate.

Post-Masters Certificate Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary
Curriculum & Instruction 47 —
Educational Administration 21 —
Human Computer Interaction 6 —
Student Counseling 13 —

Notes and References

Footnotes

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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