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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 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the most popular school in Missouri for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the large public school handed out 5,092 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $11,981 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mizzou. 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. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#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 attend Southeast Missouri State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It awarded 1,629 bachelor’s degrees 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. Around 64% of those degree recipients 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

Out of the 15 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Park University landed the # 3 spot on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Parkville, Missouri, and it awarded 1,586 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Park University is $9,702. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,252 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#4

Concorde Career Colleges

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

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Concorde Career Colleges helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Missouri. Concorde Career Colleges is a very small private for-profit school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees 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.

Since Concorde Career Colleges 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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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. SLCHC is located in Fenton, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,142 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Stephens College

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

Stephens College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 92 bachelor’s degree awards 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,638 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 18% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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

Missouri Baptist 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 #7 on the list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 398 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend MBU, expect to pay an average of $31,784 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MBU accumulate an average of $23,637 in student debt by the time they complete 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

Cox College

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

With a ranking of #8, Cox College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 144 bachelor’s degree awards 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. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Cox College is an excellent choice, since the school is 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 ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Bryan University is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Bryan University, expect to pay an average of $15,782 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $32,540 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

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

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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 landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UCM is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,593 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $9,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCM. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,450. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,961 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

City Vision University

Kansas City, Missouri
18 Total Awards

City Vision University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 18 students in 2021-2022.

Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

City Vision 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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#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. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 904 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Maryville U is $27,166. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price 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.

In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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 ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Fayette, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 586 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at CMU CGES is $6,960. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. 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.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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

Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 193 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,924 to cover tuition and fees at Drury University - CCPS. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Drury University - CCPS accumulate an average of $23,822 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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 located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 94 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

MBTS does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $10,020. 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 $22,285 in student loans. 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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