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2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k

16 Ranked Colleges
7,293 Degrees Awarded
$11,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Liberal Arts General Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 1st of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 559,661 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, liberal arts general studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,786 and had an average of $16,538 in loans still to pay off.

Across Missouri, there were 10,007 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,115 and $16,130 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 7,293 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,631 and $21,057 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in liberal arts general studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality liberal arts general studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the liberal arts general studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri

#1

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, St Charles Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. St Charles Community College is located in Cottleville, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 525 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

SCC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” list. The yearly cost to attend St Charles Community College is $5,813 for Missouri Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#2

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Louis Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k. Saint Louis Community College is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,377 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Saint Louis Community College, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Saint Louis Community College is $10,350 for Missouri Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k list. Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 1,147 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MCC, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is $9,567 for Missouri Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#4

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, Missouri

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, State Fair Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Sedalia, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 424 students in 2019-2020.

State Fair Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” list. It costs about $6,291 for missouri associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend State Fair Community College.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Moberly Area Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Moberly, Missouri, this small public school awarded 527 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

MACC also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #6. It costs about $9,136 for Missouri Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Moberly Area Community College.

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#6

Crowder College

Neosho, Missouri

Crowder College landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Neosho, Missouri, and it awarded 294 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Crowder College, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Crowder College is $7,673 for missouri associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#7

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri

With a ranking of #7, Ozarks Technical Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k list. OTC is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 749 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

OTC also took the #5 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. The yearly cost to attend OTC is $11,632 for Missouri Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#8

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, Missouri

Jefferson College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. JeffCo is a public institution located in Hillsboro, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 426 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our missouri associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, JeffCo has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for JeffCo is $10,616 for missouri associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#9

East Central College

Union, Missouri

East Central College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. East Central College is located in Union, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 271 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at East Central College, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. It costs about $10,517 for missouri associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend East Central College.

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#10

North Central Missouri College

Trenton, Missouri

North Central Missouri College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. North Central Missouri College is located in Trenton, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 151 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

NCMC also took the #13 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for North Central Missouri College is $10,056 for missouri associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#11

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, Missouri

Mineral Area College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Park Hills, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 304 students in 2019-2020.

MAC also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #10. It costs about $10,927 for missouri associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend MAC.

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Missouri State University - West Plains ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in West Plains, Missouri, this small public school handed out 143 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

Missouri State West Plains also took the #14 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Missouri State University - West Plains is $10,253 for Missouri Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#13

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Three Rivers College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, this small public school handed out 208 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Three Rivers College, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Three Rivers College is $12,353 for missouri associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#14

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri

Columbia College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Columbia College Missouri is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 660 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Columbia College Missouri also took the #1 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Columbia College is $26,327 for missouri associate degree liberal arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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#15

Cottey College

Nevada, Missouri

Cottey College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in Nevada, Missouri, and it awarded 43 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Cottey College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” list. It costs about $21,395 for Missouri Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Cottey College.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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#16 in overall quality

Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools for an Associate in Missouri For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

Drury University - CCPS also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #16. The yearly cost to attend Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies is $16,798 for Missouri Associate Degree Liberal Arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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