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Cheapest Civil Engineering Colleges in Missouri

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Missouri State University-Springfield presents an anomaly in Civil Engineering costs, charging just $9,024 in-state tuition while requiring a net cost of $17,502. This gap contrasts sharply with Missouri University of Science and Technology, where graduates earn $62,746 annually, the highest among Missouri's eight programs. The state's defense contractors and major infrastructure projects, including those managed by companies like Cerner, create steady demand for civil engineers across Missouri's urban centers.
8
Programs
$12,323 – $27,075
Net Price Range
$58,910
Avg. Program Earnings
65.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Civil Engineering Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,323 $13,440 56.9% 51.1%
2 $12,837 $11,988 55.9% 69.5%
3 $13,773 $14,278 63.6% 81.5%
4 $16,602 $19,890 61.6% 41.0%
5 $17,502 $9,024 57.3% 92.6%
6 $19,889 $14,130 76.2% 79.1%
7 $23,165 $43,420 75.6% 66.5%
8 $27,075 $53,244 79.8% 84.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $14,752 difference between Missouri's cheapest and most expensive public programs?

University of Missouri-St Louis costs $12,323 net compared to University of Missouri-Columbia at $19,889 net, despite both being public institutions. The Columbia campus has a 76.20% graduation rate versus 56.90% at St Louis, suggesting different resource allocations and program intensities.

How do Missouri civil engineering graduates compare in starting earnings?

Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates earn $62,746 annually, while University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates start at $55,547. This $7,199 difference reflects the specialized engineering focus at Missouri S&T versus the broader program structure at UMKC.

Where do private colleges fit in Missouri's civil engineering market?

William Jewell College offers the most affordable private option at $16,602 net cost with a 61.60% graduation rate. Saint Louis University costs $27,075 net but achieves a 79.80% graduation rate, the highest among all Missouri programs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.