by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking. You may be surprised that some normally high-priced schools offer very generous financial aid packages to those who qualify.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 28 schools in Missouri to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Our analysis found St Charles Community College to be the best value (income $75-$110k) school for associate degrees in Missouri in this year’s ranking. SCC is a public institution located in Cottleville, Missouri.
St Charles Community College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $6,887.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list means Ranken Technical College is a great place for students working on their degree. 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 $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,665.
A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list means Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is a great place for students working on their degree. MCC is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,086.
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The quality degree programs at State Fair Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri. State Fair Community College is a small public school located in Sedalia, Missouri.
State Fair Community College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,996.
The quality degree programs at Missouri Southern State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri. Missouri Southern is located in Joplin, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Missouri Southern State University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,063.
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Saint Louis Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking. Saint Louis Community College is a public institution located in Bridgeton, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Louis Community College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,867.
Crowder College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. Crowder College is a small public school situated in Neosho, Missouri.
Not only is Crowder College a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $6,918.
Ozarks Technical Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking. Springfield, 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, Ozarks Technical Community College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,925.
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Park University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Parkville, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
Park University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $19,098.
State Technical College of Missouri came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking. Located in Linn, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is State Technical College of Missouri a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,937.
Moberly Area Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking. Moberly Area Community College is a small public school located in Moberly, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Moberly Area Community College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,061.
North Central Missouri College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. NCMC is a small public school situated in Trenton, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Central Missouri College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,297.
Three Rivers College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking. Three Rivers College is a small public school situated in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Three Rivers College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,182.
With a ranking of #14, Jefferson College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. JeffCo is located in Hillsboro, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Jefferson College a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Missouri for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,871.
East Central College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. Union, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
East Central College has the honor of being ranked #26 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,203.
Mineral Area College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. Mineral Area College is a small public school located in Park Hills, Missouri.
Not only is Mineral Area College a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Missouri for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,384.
With a ranking of #17, Hannibal - LaGrange University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. HLGU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hannibal, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hannibal - LaGrange University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $16,238.
Lincoln University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. Located in Jefferson City, Missouri, the school is a small public institution.
Lincoln University has the honor of being ranked #25 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,907.
Missouri State University - West Plains did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #19. West Plains, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Missouri State University - West Plains has the honor of being ranked #27 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,012.
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With a ranking of #20, Rockhurst University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. Rockhurst is located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Rockhurst University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,782.
Southwest Baptist University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking. Located in Bolivar, Missouri, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwest Baptist University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,468.
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southeast Missouri State University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,641.
With a ranking of #23, Missouri Western State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. Missouri Western is a public institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Missouri Western State University has the honor of being ranked #20 in Missouri for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,937.
Columbia College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Columbia College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Missouri. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $24,903.
With a ranking of #25, Evangel University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Missouri list. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Evangel University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Missouri. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $21,963.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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