General Studies programs in Missouri
25 colleges in Missouri offer General Studies, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to master's degree. The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Columbia College, Crowder College, and East Central College.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Columbia College
Columbia, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,715
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,378
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Crowder College
Neosho, MO · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $9,023
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,987
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East Central College
Union, MO · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $13,128
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,916
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Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (2 to 4 years)- Average net price
- $8,496
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,442
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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
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Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains, MO · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $9,750
- Graduation rate
- 41%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,922
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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
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Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $10,566
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,694
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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $27,006
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,660
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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
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Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $21,677
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,112
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Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $6,936
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,455
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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
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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree -
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
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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
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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
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North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $13,626
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,837
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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $24,398
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $70,783
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Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $12,045
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,352
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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
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William Woods University
Fulton, MO · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $26,569
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,401
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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
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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
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St Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $5,837
- Graduation rate
- 25%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,422
Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).