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Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Missouri

2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Missouri

15 Schools Ranked
$14,894 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,045 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Missouri to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
5,092 Total Awards
$11,981 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,445 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Missouri. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the large public school handed out 5,092 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mizzou is $11,981. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,970. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,445 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Missouri - Columbia Report

#2

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
1,629 Total Awards
$9,015 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,446 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Missouri State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,629 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Missouri who attend Southeast Missouri State University full time pay an average of $9,015 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,585. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,446 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#3

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
1,586 Total Awards
$9,702 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,252 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Park University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Parkville, Missouri, and it awarded 1,586 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Park University, expect to pay an average of $9,702 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Park University accumulate an average of $23,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Concorde Career Colleges

Kansas City, Missouri
40 Total Awards
$21,575 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Concorde Career Colleges is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school handed out 40 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,575 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Concorde Career Colleges is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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47 Total Awards
$21,142 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 15 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton landed the # 5 spot on the list. Fenton, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 47 students in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SLCHC accumulate an average of $21,142 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#6

Stephens College

Columbia, Missouri
92 Total Awards
$25,586 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,638 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Stephens College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Stephens is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 92 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Stephens does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,586. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Stephens accumulate an average of $30,638 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 18% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, Missouri
398 Total Awards
$31,784 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,637 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Missouri Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Missouri Baptist University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 398 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

MBU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,784. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,637 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 26% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Bryan University

Springfield, Missouri
22 Total Awards
$15,782 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,540 Avg Student Debt

Bryan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Bryan University is a private for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,782 to cover tuition and fees at Bryan University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,540 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

Bryan University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#8

Cox College

Springfield, Missouri
144 Total Awards
$13,396 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,346 Avg Student Debt

Cox College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Cox College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 144 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Cox College, expect to pay an average of $13,396 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cox College accumulate an average of $20,346 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Since Cox College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#10

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
1,593 Total Awards
$9,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,961 Avg Student Debt

University of Central Missouri did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. UCM is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,593 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCM is $9,410. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,450. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCM accumulate an average of $21,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Central Missouri Report

#11

City Vision University

Kansas City, Missouri
18 Total Awards

City Vision University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 18 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, City Vision University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#11

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
904 Total Awards
$27,166 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,881 Avg Student Debt

Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 904 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Maryville U does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,166. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,881 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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586 Total Awards
$6,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,750 Avg Student Debt

Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. CMU CGES is located in Fayette, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 586 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,960 to cover tuition and fees at CMU CGES. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,750 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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193 Total Awards
$7,924 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,822 Avg Student Debt

Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Drury University - CCPS is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 193 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Drury University - CCPS does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,924. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,822 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
94 Total Awards
$10,020 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,285 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. MBTS is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 94 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend MBTS, expect to pay an average of $10,020 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,285 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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