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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

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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
  • 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).