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Economics programs in Missouri

17 colleges in Missouri offer Economics, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Missouri State University-Springfield, University of Missouri-Columbia, and University of Central Missouri.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Economics. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Missouri State University-Springfield

    Springfield, MO · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $17,613
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,827
  • University of Missouri-Columbia

    Columbia, MO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,268
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $63,403
  • University of Central Missouri

    Warrensburg, MO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,462
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,560
  • Lindenwood University

    Saint Charles, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $19,638
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,278
  • Drury University

    Springfield, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,831
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,694
  • Rockhurst University

    Kansas City, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $25,884
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $67,102
  • Southeast Missouri State University

    Cape Girardeau, MO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,882
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,030
  • Northwest Missouri State University

    Maryville, MO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $16,244
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,885
  • Washington University in St Louis

    St. Louis, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,786
    Graduation rate
    94%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $86,182
  • William Jewell College

    Liberty, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,562
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,268
  • University of Missouri-St Louis

    Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,071
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,037
  • Webster University

    Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $27,047
    Graduation rate
    64%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,876
  • Missouri Western State University

    Saint Joseph, MO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,251
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,647
  • Park University

    Parkville, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,032
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $56,309
  • Truman State University

    Kirksville, MO · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $12,780
    Graduation rate
    69%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $56,280
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City

    Kansas City, MO · 4-year · Public

    Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $13,310
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,637
  • Westminster College

    Fulton, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,314
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,199

Program 45.0601, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).