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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Missouri

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

Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Teaching Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 27 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Missouri

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
$46,901 Average Earnings
$21,797 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the best school for teaching students in Missouri.

On average, students take out $21,797 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $398, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Mizzou graduates make an average of $46,901 annually.

Full University of Missouri - Columbia Report

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
$51,202 Average Earnings
$25,051 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 27 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Louis University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,051 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $511. During the early years of their career, SLU graduates make an average of $51,202 annually.

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$39,784 Average Earnings
$25,044 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 27 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the # 3 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $25,044 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CMU CGES graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,784 during the early year of their career.

Full Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies Report

#4

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
$59,828 Average Earnings
$25,584 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Maryville University of Saint Louis helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Missouri.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,584 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $452, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Maryville U graduates make an average of $59,828 annually.

Full Maryville University of Saint Louis Report

#5

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
$35,772 Average Earnings
$20,434 Avg Student Debt

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

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,434 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Truman State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,772 during the early year of their career.

Full Truman State University Report

#6

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri
$37,439 Average Earnings
$23,189 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Missouri State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Missouri ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,189 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $200, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Northwest graduates make an average of $37,439 annually.

Full Northwest Missouri State University Report

#7

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
$50,709 Average Earnings
$24,185 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Webster University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,185 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Webster graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,709 during the early year of their career.

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#8

William Woods University

Fulton, Missouri
$39,965 Average Earnings
$25,703 Avg Student Debt

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

Degree recipients from William Woods accumulate an average of $25,703 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, William Woods graduates make an average of $39,965 annually.

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#9

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
$45,753 Average Earnings
$27,595 Avg Student Debt

University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Missouri list.

Degree recipients from UMSL accumulate an average of $27,595 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $120, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UMSL, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,753 during the early years of their career.

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#10

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
$46,369 Average Earnings
$24,017 Avg Student Debt

Rockhurst University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Missouri ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,017 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $294. During the early years of their career, Rockhurst graduates make an average of $46,369 annually.

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#11

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
$57,524 Average Earnings
$27,022 Avg Student Debt

University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,022 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $184. Once they receive their degree, UMKC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $57,524 during the early year of their career.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Report

#12

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
$34,140 Average Earnings
$28,825 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Evangel University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $28,825 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $235. During the early years of their career, Evangel graduates make an average of $34,140 annually.

Full Evangel University Report

#13

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
$40,472 Average Earnings
$25,043 Avg Student Debt

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Missouri list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,043 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $168, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Missouri State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,472 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Avila University

Kansas City, Missouri
$41,749 Average Earnings
$34,008 Avg Student Debt

Avila University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Missouri list.

On average, students take out $34,008 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Avila, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,749 during the early years of their career.

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#15

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
$41,243 Average Earnings
$30,304 Avg Student Debt

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

Degree recipients from Lindenwood University accumulate an average of $30,304 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $202, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Lindenwood University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,243 during the early year of their career.

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#16

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
$41,823 Average Earnings
$25,019 Avg Student Debt

University of Central Missouri came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Missouri ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,019 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $168, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UCM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,823 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, Missouri
$41,807 Average Earnings
$26,822 Avg Student Debt

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

Degree recipients from Fontbonne University accumulate an average of $26,822 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Fontbonne University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,807 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, Missouri
$36,301 Average Earnings
$28,580 Avg Student Debt

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

On average, students take out $28,580 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, MBU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,301 during the early year of their career.

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$38,485 Average Earnings
$25,044 Avg Student Debt

Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from CMU CLAS accumulate an average of $25,044 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, CMU CLAS graduates make an average of $38,485 annually.

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#20

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri
$36,250 Average Earnings
$24,913 Avg Student Debt

Missouri Western State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Missouri Western accumulate an average of $24,913 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Missouri Western graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,250 during the early year of their career.

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#21

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
$35,626 Average Earnings
$24,914 Avg Student Debt

Southeast Missouri State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $24,914 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $144, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Southeast Missouri State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,626 during the early years of their career.

Full Southeast Missouri State University Report

#22

Culver - Stockton College

Canton, Missouri
$28,904 Average Earnings
$26,259 Avg Student Debt

Culver - Stockton College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Culver - Stockton accumulate an average of $26,259 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Culver - Stockton graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,904 during the early year of their career.

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$34,614 Average Earnings
$23,992 Avg Student Debt

Missouri Southern State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Missouri list.

On average, students take out $23,992 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Missouri Southern graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,614 during the early year of their career.

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#24

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri
$44,225 Average Earnings
$22,453 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Southwest Baptist University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,453 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Southwest Baptist University graduates make an average of $44,225 annually.

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#25

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
$46,849 Average Earnings
$24,858 Avg Student Debt

Park University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $24,858 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Park University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,849 during the early year of their career.

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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