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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri

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

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Missouri to see which online programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

217 Total Awards
$39,784 Average Earnings
$25,044 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies the most popular school in Missouri for teaching students working on their degree. CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 217 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,044 in student loans. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

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#2

University of Missouri - Columbia

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

Out of the 20 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 714 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,797 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $398, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Mizzou, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,901 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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#3

University of Missouri - St Louis

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 549 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UMSL accumulate an average of $27,595 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $120 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UMSL graduates make an average of $45,753 annually. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

William Woods University

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Woods University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fulton, Missouri, and it awarded 387 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,703 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from William Woods, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,965 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

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57 Total Awards
$40,267 Average Earnings
$15,233 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 20 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City landed the # 5 spot on the list. Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is a fairly large public school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 57 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $15,233 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, MCC graduates make an average of $40,267 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

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51 Total Awards
$79,229 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #6, A T Still University of Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Kirksville, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.

After graduating from A T Still University of Health Sciences, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $79,229 during the early years of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, Missouri
43 Total Awards
$41,167 Average Earnings
$17,830 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, State Fair Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. State Fair Community College is a small public school situated in Sedalia, Missouri. It awarded 43 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from State Fair Community College accumulate an average of $17,830 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, State Fair Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,167 during the early year of their career. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Maryville University of Saint Louis

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

Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 147 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,584 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $452 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Maryville U graduates make an average of $59,828 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

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#9

Southeast Missouri State University

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

Southeast Missouri State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 491 degrees to qualified students.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

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#10

University of Central Missouri

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

University of Central Missouri landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. UCM is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 591 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $25,019 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $168, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UCM graduates make an average of $41,823 annually. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Northwest Missouri State University

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

With a ranking of #11, Northwest Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. This medium-sized public school is located in Maryville, Missouri, and it awarded 850 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,189 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $200, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Northwest graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,439 during the early year of their career. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Missouri State University - Springfield

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

Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Missouri State is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 796 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Missouri State accumulate an average of $25,043 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $168. During the early years of their career, Missouri State graduates make an average of $40,472 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield Report

#13

Evangel University

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

With a ranking of #13, Evangel University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Evangel is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 145 degrees to qualified students.

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. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Missouri Baptist University

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

Missouri Baptist University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 253 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,580 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, MBU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,301 during the early year of their career. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

University of Missouri - Kansas City

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

University of Missouri - Kansas City came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 215 degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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#16

Calvary University

Kansas City, Missouri
4 Total Awards

Calvary University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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2 Total Awards
$25,587 Avg Student Debt

Central Christian College of the Bible came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri ranking. Central Christian College of the Bible is a private not-for-profit institution located in Moberly, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 2 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Central Christian College of the Bible accumulate an average of $25,587 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#17

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
2 Total Awards
$34,157 Average Earnings
$25,064 Avg Student Debt

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from MBTS accumulate an average of $25,064 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, MBTS graduates make an average of $34,157 annually. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#19

Fontbonne University

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

Fontbonne University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #19 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 59 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $26,822 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Fontbonne University graduates make an average of $41,807 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

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#19

Missouri Western State University

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

Missouri Western State University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Missouri list. Missouri Western State University is a small public school located in Saint Joseph, Missouri that handed out 74 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,913 in loans while pursuing 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. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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