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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.

  • 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
  • Crowder College

    Neosho, MO · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,023
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $35,987
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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).