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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Missouri
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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in Missouri to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the most popular school in Missouri for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,092 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $11,981 in tuition and fees if they attend Mizzou full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,970. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,445 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mizzou. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Central Missouri. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 1,593 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Missouri who attend UCM full time pay an average of $9,410 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,450. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,961 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UCM. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Saint Louis University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. SLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,669 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
SLU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $50,644. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SLU accumulate an average of $23,965 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SLU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 26% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southeast Missouri State University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri that handed out 1,629 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeast Missouri State University is $9,015. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,585. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,446 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Southeast Missouri State University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Missouri - Kansas City helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Missouri. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 1,658 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Missouri who attend UMKC full time pay an average of $11,989 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,638. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,057 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMKC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 #6 on the list. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a medium-sized public school located in Rolla, Missouri that handed out 1,325 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $12,092 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,853. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,087 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.
Missouri University of Science and Technology does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the large public school awarded 3,449 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Missouri State is $8,604. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,144. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,329 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Missouri State does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Northwest Missouri State 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. Northwest is a public institution located in Maryville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,208 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,502 in tuition and fees if they attend Northwest full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,569. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Northwest accumulate an average of $22,033 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northwest does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
Lindenwood University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, and it awarded 1,167 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,300 to cover tuition and fees at Lindenwood University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,400 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Lindenwood University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 904 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $27,166 to cover tuition and fees at Maryville U. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,881 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Maryville U. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
Park University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Parkville, Missouri, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,586 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,252 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Park University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Missouri Western State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Missouri Western is a public institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 689 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Missouri who attend Missouri Western full time pay an average of $8,241 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,161. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Missouri Western accumulate an average of $22,754 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Missouri Western does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. SLCHC is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fenton, Missouri. It awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees 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. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SLCHC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Washington University in St Louis ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 2,428 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
WUSTL does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $60,590. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WUSTL accumulate an average of $16,233 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
One thing to take note of is that WUSTL does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 13% took at least some of their classes online.
Missouri Baptist University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. 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.
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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MBU. In fact, around 26% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Rockhurst 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 #16 on the list. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 619 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Rockhurst does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $41,701. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,370 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rockhurst. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Stephens College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and 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. 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Stephens. In fact, around 18% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Columbia College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri ranking. Columbia College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 1,477 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,200 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Columbia College Missouri. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Avila University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 281 students in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Avila accumulate an average of $23,014 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Avila, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Concorde Career Colleges ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 40 students 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.
With a ranking of #21, Southwest Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bolivar, Missouri that handed out 352 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,970 to cover tuition and fees at Southwest Baptist University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Southwest Baptist University accumulate an average of $20,580 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest Baptist University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Missouri Southern State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Missouri Southern is a small public school situated in Joplin, Missouri. It awarded 808 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Missouri Southern accumulate an average of $21,154 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at Missouri Southern, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.
With a ranking of #23, Culver - Stockton College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Canton, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 195 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Culver - Stockton does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $29,195. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Culver - Stockton accumulate an average of $23,360 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Culver - Stockton does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Bryan University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Missouri list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the very small private for-profit school handed out 22 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
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. 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.
Cox College landed the #24 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 awarded 144 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students 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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,346 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Cox College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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%.
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