Best colleges for finance in Missouri

    Washington University in St Louis ranks first in Missouri for finance value (#2 nationally, value score 94.3): graduates earn $185,551 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $13,360 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 8 Missouri colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best finance colleges in Missouri

    Washington University in St Louis ranks first in Missouri for finance value (#2 nationally, value score 94.3): graduates earn $185,551 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $13,360 a year. 8 Missouri colleges qualify. At the median one, finance graduates earn $69,562 and the average net price is $17,190 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 8 Missouri colleges qualify. At the median one, finance graduates earn $69,562 and the average net price is $17,190 a year.
    Median earnings
    $69,562
    National: $77,916
    Median net price
    $17,190
    National: $17,502
    Median federal debt
    $19,616
    finance graduates
    Public colleges
    4 of 8
    in this list

    8 colleges

    The Missouri ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Missouri 1

      Washington University in St Louis

      Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · #2 nationally

      94.3Value
      Earnings
      $185,551
      Net price
      $13,360
      Federal debt
      $20,750
      Graduation rate
      93%
    2. Rank in Missouri 2

      Saint Louis University

      Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · #84 nationally

      61.8Value
      Earnings
      $93,647
      Net price
      $29,674
      Federal debt
      $19,616
      Graduation rate
      79%
    3. Rank in Missouri 3

      Southeast Missouri State University

      Cape Girardeau, MO · Public · #155 nationally

      51.4Value
      Earnings
      $78,407
      Net price
      $17,110
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      61%
    4. Rank in Missouri 4

      Northwest Missouri State University

      Maryville, MO · Public · #241 nationally

      37.8Value
      Earnings
      $65,692
      Net price
      $16,120
      Federal debt
      $14,033
      Graduation rate
      52%
    5. Rank in Missouri 5

      Missouri State University-Springfield

      Springfield, MO · Public · #259 nationally

      34.4Value
      Earnings
      $72,227
      Net price
      $17,270
      Federal debt
      $22,875
      Graduation rate
      59%
    6. Rank in Missouri 6

      University of Central Missouri

      Warrensburg, MO · Public · #289 nationally

      29.4Value
      Earnings
      $66,897
      Net price
      $15,554
      Federal debt
      $20,249
      Graduation rate
      52%
    7. Rank in Missouri 7

      Lindenwood University

      Saint Charles, MO · Private nonprofit · #323 nationally

      20.8Value
      Earnings
      $63,077
      Net price
      $21,443
      Federal debt
      $18,750
      Graduation rate
      56%
    8. Rank in Missouri 8

      Columbia College-Missouri

      Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · #325 nationally

      19.4Value
      Earnings
      $64,555
      Net price
      $25,982
      Federal debt
      $17,555
      Graduation rate
      51%

    Method: the same value score as the national finance ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about finance colleges in Missouri

    What are the best colleges for finance in Missouri?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Missouri colleges for finance are Washington University in St Louis (value score 94.3), Saint Louis University (value score 61.8) and Southeast Missouri State University (value score 51.4). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Missouri college has the highest earnings for finance graduates?

    Washington University in St Louis: its finance graduates have median earnings of $185,551 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable finance college in Missouri on this list?

    Washington University in St Louis has the lowest average net price of the ranked Missouri colleges, $13,360 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Missouri colleges are ranked for finance?

    8 Missouri colleges have a finance bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Missouri.