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2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri

23 Schools Ranked
$42,322 Average Earnings
$29,114 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.

The Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in Missouri to see which ones had the most popular online 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
9,503 Total Awards
$46,901 Average Earnings
$29,848 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the most popular school for trade school students in Missouri. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 9,503 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,848 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $483 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Mizzou graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,901 during the early year of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Bryan University

Springfield, Missouri
83 Total Awards
$25,844 Average Earnings
$23,085 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 23 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Bryan University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Bryan University is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 83 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,085 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Bryan University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $25,844 during the early year of their career. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri
2,118 Total Awards
$35,626 Average Earnings
$23,068 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Missouri State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri list. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri that handed out 2,118 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University accumulate an average of $23,068 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $182.After graduating from Southeast Missouri State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,626 during the early years of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

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203 Total Awards
$36,904 Average Earnings
$19,478 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton is a great place for trade school students. Located in Fenton, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school handed out 203 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $19,478 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from SLCHC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,904 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Full St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Report

#5

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, Missouri
750 Total Awards
$41,167 Average Earnings
$15,232 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means State Fair Community College is a great place for trade school students. This small public school is located in Sedalia, Missouri, and it awarded 750 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $15,232 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from State Fair Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,167 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

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#6

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
2,461 Total Awards
$46,849 Average Earnings
$26,692 Avg Student Debt

Park University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri list. Park University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Parkville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2,461 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Park University accumulate an average of $26,692 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Park University graduates make an average of $46,849 annually. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
1,079 Total Awards
$46,369 Average Earnings
$39,188 Avg Student Debt

Rockhurst University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Rockhurst is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,079 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $39,188 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $364. Once they receive their degree, Rockhurst graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,369 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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#8

East Central College

Union, Missouri
571 Total Awards
$35,406 Average Earnings
$16,426 Avg Student Debt

East Central College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri list. East Central College is a public institution located in Union, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 571 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,426 in student loans.After graduating from East Central College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,406 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

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#9

Concorde Career Colleges

Kansas City, Missouri
287 Total Awards
$37,136 Average Earnings
$16,369 Avg Student Debt

Concorde Career Colleges came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Concorde Career Colleges is a private for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 287 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $16,369 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $216, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Concorde Career Colleges graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,136 during the early year of their career. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Stephens College

Columbia, Missouri
152 Total Awards
$36,583 Average Earnings
$51,391 Avg Student Debt

Stephens College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 152 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $51,391 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Stephens graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,583 during the early year of their career. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Missouri State University - West Plains

West Plains, Missouri
300 Total Awards
$34,623 Average Earnings
$12,457 Avg Student Debt

Missouri State University - West Plains ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri list. Missouri State West Plains is a small public school situated in West Plains, Missouri. It awarded 300 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,457 in student loans.After graduating from Missouri State West Plains, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,623 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

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#12

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, Missouri
685 Total Awards
$36,301 Average Earnings
$31,322 Avg Student Debt

Missouri Baptist University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. MBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 685 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from MBU accumulate an average of $31,322 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $234, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from MBU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,301 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

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#13

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
2,249 Total Awards
$29,979 Average Earnings
$15,106 Avg Student Debt

Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This fairly large public school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 2,249 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,106 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, OTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,979 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Full Ozarks Technical Community College Report

#14

Cox College

Springfield, Missouri
350 Total Awards
$60,305 Average Earnings
$31,357 Avg Student Debt

Cox College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri list. Cox College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 350 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $31,357 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Cox College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $60,305 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

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#15

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
2,857 Total Awards
$41,823 Average Earnings
$25,196 Avg Student Debt

University of Central Missouri did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #15 on the list. UCM is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,857 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from UCM accumulate an average of $25,196 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $196, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UCM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,823 during the early years of their career. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Full University of Central Missouri Report

#16

City Vision University

Kansas City, Missouri
34 Total Awards

City Vision University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri list. City Vision University is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 34 degrees in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

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#16

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
3,153 Total Awards
$59,828 Average Earnings
$39,378 Avg Student Debt

Maryville University of Saint Louis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #16 on the list. Maryville University of Saint Louis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 3,153 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $39,378 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $407, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Maryville U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,828 during the early year of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri
965 Total Awards
$34,388 Average Earnings
$9,855 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, St Charles Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. St Charles Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cottleville, Missouri that handed out 965 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $9,855 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, SCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,388 during the early year of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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674 Total Awards
$39,784 Average Earnings
$23,396 Avg Student Debt

Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayette, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 674 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from CMU CGES accumulate an average of $23,396 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from CMU CGES, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,784 during the early years of their career. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

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333 Total Awards
$29,078 Average Earnings
$20,157 Avg Student Debt

Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Drury University - CCPS is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 333 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,157 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Drury University - CCPS graduates make an average of $29,078 annually. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
2,294 Total Awards
$40,927 Average Earnings
$28,957 Avg Student Debt

Columbia College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 2,294 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Columbia College Missouri accumulate an average of $28,957 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Columbia College Missouri graduates make an average of $40,927 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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With a ranking of #22, American Business and Technology University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working.

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#23

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
616 Total Awards
$34,157 Average Earnings
$27,978 Avg Student Debt

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #23 on the list. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 616 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $27,978 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, MBTS graduates make an average of $34,157 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 23 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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