Elementary Education and Teaching programs in Missouri
38 colleges in Missouri offer Elementary Education and Teaching, from bachelor's degree to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from University of Central Missouri, Missouri State University-Springfield, and University of Missouri-Columbia.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
Whittle is an independent career guide, not an official website of any college listed here and not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Cost and outcome figures are U.S. Department of Education averages and may not match what you'd pay; confirm tuition, aid, and admissions with each college.
Colleges
Sorted by graduates in Elementary Education and Teaching. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
-
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $14,462
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,560
-
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree- 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 Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree- Average net price
- $15,071
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,037
-
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Fayette, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $14,601
- Graduation rate
- 0%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $48,991
-
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $16,244
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,885
-
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $12,007
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,620
-
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $15,882
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,030
-
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $27,006
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,660
-
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $21,677
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,112
-
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · 4-year · Public
Master's degree- Average net price
- $12,780
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $56,280
-
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $19,092
- Graduation rate
- 21%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,463
-
Evangel University
Springfield, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $18,669
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,573
-
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $13,310
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $59,637
-
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
-
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $10,566
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,694
-
Drury University
Springfield, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $20,831
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,694
-
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
-
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $6,100
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $41,592
-
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $25,884
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $67,102
-
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,766
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $48,991
-
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,814
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,643
-
Avila University
Kansas City, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $16,053
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $52,773
-
Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree -
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $16,298
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $82,957
-
William Woods University
Fulton, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $26,569
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,401
-
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,066
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $62,105
-
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $18,086
- Graduation rate
- 22%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,221
-
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
-
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
-
Cottey College
Nevada, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $13,805
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,422
-
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $21,983
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,092
-
Harris-Stowe State University
Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $9,922
- Graduation rate
- 28%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $31,088
-
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
-
Calvary University
Kansas City, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $16,334
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,421
-
Mission University
Springfield, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $21,383
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,641
-
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
-
Webster University
Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Master's degree- Average net price
- $27,047
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $50,876
Program 13.1202, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).