by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. 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 $0-$30k ranking - to help you make that decision. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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We analyzed 47 schools across Missouri to determine which have the best value programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found Washington University in St Louis to be the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Missouri in this year’s ranking. Washington University in St Louis is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Washington University in St Louis has the honor of being ranked #1 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,263.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. This medium-sized public school is located in Rolla, Missouri.
Not only is Missouri University of Science and Technology a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,071.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Charles Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Located in Cottleville, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is St Charles Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,111.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Truman State University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. This small public school is located in Kirksville, Missouri.
Not only is Truman State University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,650.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Kansas City, 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, Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,370.
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With a ranking of #6, Ranken Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Ranken Technical College has the honor of being ranked #2 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,506.
With a ranking of #7, University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. UMSL is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
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 $0-$30k per year is $8,692.
University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Missouri - Columbia is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,482.
With a ranking of #9, Saint Louis Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Bridgeton, Missouri.
Not only is Saint Louis Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #35 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,261.
University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #10. UMKC is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Not only is University of Missouri - Kansas City a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,460.
With a ranking of #11, Ozarks Technical Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. This fairly large public school is located in Springfield, Missouri.
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 $0-$30k per year is $7,079.
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State Technical College of Missouri ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. STC is a small public school situated in Linn, Missouri.
State Technical College of Missouri has the honor of being ranked #15 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,144.
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State Fair Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. State Fair Community College is a public institution located in Sedalia, Missouri.
State Fair Community College has the honor of being ranked #36 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,155.
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Northwest Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in Maryville, Missouri.
Not only is Northwest Missouri State University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,338.
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Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large public school 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 $0-$30k per year is $12,473.
Missouri Southern State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. This small public school is located in Joplin, Missouri.
Missouri Southern State University has the honor of being ranked #33 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,132.
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Crowder College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #17. Crowder College is a public institution located in Neosho, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Crowder College is ranked #44 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,835.
University of Central Missouri landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the school is a fairly large public institution.
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. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,219.
Rockhurst University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Rockhurst University has the honor of being ranked #8 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,354.
Moberly Area Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Moberly, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Moberly Area Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #41 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,104.
With a ranking of #21, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. Cape Girardeau, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Southeast Missouri State University a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,684.
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Park University landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Park University is located in Parkville, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Park University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,498.
Three Rivers College landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking. Poplar Bluff, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Three Rivers College has the honor of being ranked #39 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,303.
North Central Missouri College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #24. NCMC is a small public school situated in Trenton, Missouri.
Not only is North Central Missouri College a great value, but it is also ranked #40 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,886.
Jefferson College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri list. JeffCo is a small public school situated in Hillsboro, Missouri.
Jefferson College has the honor of being ranked #45 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,955.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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