Cheapest Education Colleges in Missouri

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies stands out with a remarkably low net price of $14,774, despite being a private institution. This makes it more affordable than some public options in Missouri's Education, Other programs. The state's growing healthcare sector, including major employers like BJC HealthCare, creates demand for education professionals who can develop training programs and instructional design roles. Graduation rates vary significantly across the seven programs, ranging from 30% at Park University to nearly 65% at Evangel University.

Programs

$14,774 – $26,111

Net Price Range

$29,685

Avg. Program Earnings

50.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Education, Other Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, Missouri	$14,774	$6,960		100.0%
2	University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri	$15,336	$9,739	49.4%	71.3%
3	Park University Parkville, Missouri	$15,529	$16,400	30.0%
4	Lindenwood University Saint Charles, Missouri	$18,516	$21,100	50.3%	74.0%
5	Evangel University Springfield, Missouri	$18,705	$27,192	64.8%	67.9%
6	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, Missouri	$25,477	$27,140	52.5%	97.9%
7	Westminster College Fulton, Missouri	$26,111	$34,188	57.5%	75.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Central Methodist University so affordable compared to other private schools?

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies offers a net price of just $14,774, which is $3,755 less than Lindenwood University. This graduate-focused program maintains 100% acceptance rates while keeping costs low through its extended studies model.

How do public and private school costs compare for Education programs in Missouri?

The University of Central Missouri, a public institution, charges $15,336 net price with a 71% acceptance rate. Several private schools actually cost less, with Central Methodist leading at $14,774 and Park University at $15,529.

Is the graduation rate difference between schools significant?

Graduation rates span from 30% at Park University to 64.8% at Evangel University, creating a 34-point gap. Westminster College achieves 57.5% despite having the highest net price at $26,111.

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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.