2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Missouri
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Missouri? This list ranks 140 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 116 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Missouri
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Washington University In St Louis this year in Missouri. Set in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,790. The median Science & Tech program debt is $17,553. Read more about Washington University In St Louis
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #2 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Missouri. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. The median Science & Tech program debt is $21,818. Read more about University Of Missouri Columbia
The strong Science & Tech programs at Missouri University Of Science And Technology earned it the #3 place in Missouri. Based in Rolla, MO, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,984, while out-of-state students pay about $33,248. Missouri University Of Science And Technology Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,187 in debt. More on Missouri University Of Science And Technology
Out of the 116 schools in Missouri in this year's ranking, Ranken Technical College landed the #4 spot. Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,008. Graduates carry a median of $13,989 in student loans. Read the full report on Ranken Technical College
You'll be in good company at Stephens College, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Columbia, MO, Stephens College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,300. The median Science & Tech program debt is $33,326. Read more about Stephens College
Metropolitan Community College Kansas City placed #6 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. Set in Kansas City, MO, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,630, with out-of-state students paying around $9,600. Graduates carry a median of $12,281 in student loans. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Kansas City
Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #7 spot in Missouri this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $55,760. Students borrow a median of $26,586 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Saint Louis University Main Campus
Maryville University Of Saint Louis placed #8 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. Located in Saint Louis, MO, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,166. Maryville University Of Saint Louis Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,499 in debt. Read more about Maryville University Of Saint Louis
Columbia College Missouri ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbia, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,276. Columbia College Missouri Science & Tech students take on a median of $29,213 in debt. Read the full report on Columbia College Missouri
Truman State University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Truman State University is a public school based in Kirksville, MO. Truman State University graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,838 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Students borrow a median of $23,168 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Truman State University
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit school based in Fayette, MO. Students from in state pay about $7,500 in tuition and fees. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,033 in debt. See the full Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies profile
Rockhurst University landed the #12 spot in Missouri this year. Set in Kansas City, MO, Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,966. Graduates carry a median of $24,111 in student loans. Read more about Rockhurst University
Linn State Technical College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Linn State Technical College is a public school based in Linn, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,160, with out-of-state students paying around $14,610. Graduates carry a median of $11,042 in student loans. Get the full Linn State Technical College report
Park University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Parkville, MO, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,116. Students borrow a median of $22,112 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Park University
Webster University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Webster University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. About 64% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $31,750 in tuition and fees. Webster University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,939 in debt. Get the full Webster University report
State Fair Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Sedalia, MO, State Fair Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,176, while out-of-state students pay about $7,416. The median Science & Tech program debt is $15,328. Read the full report on State Fair Community College
University Of Missouri St Louis landed the #17 spot in Missouri this year. University Of Missouri St Louis is a public school based in Saint Louis, MO. University Of Missouri St Louis posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,120, while out-of-state students pay about $37,620. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,943. Read more about University Of Missouri St Louis
University Of Missouri Kansas City did well this year, earning the #18 position. This public school is set in Kansas City, MO. University Of Missouri Kansas City graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,371, while out-of-state students pay about $32,271. Graduates carry a median of $23,741 in student loans. Get the full University Of Missouri Kansas City report
Northwest Missouri State University placed #19 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. Based in Maryville, MO, Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution. Northwest Missouri State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,611, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Northwest Missouri State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,585 in debt. Get the full Northwest Missouri State University report
Lindenwood University placed #20 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. Based in Saint Charles, MO, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lindenwood University graduates 49% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $21,600 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $28,663. Get the full Lindenwood University report
Saint Louis Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Bridgeton, MO, Saint Louis Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, compared with $6,990 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $11,424. See the full Saint Louis Community College profile
Missouri State University Springfield placed #22 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. Missouri State University Springfield is a public school based in Springfield, MO. About 58% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report
St Charles Community College placed #23 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. This public school is set in Cottleville, MO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,810, while out-of-state students pay about $7,620. Graduates carry a median of $12,606 in student loans. See the full St Charles Community College profile
Jefferson College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in Hillsboro, MO, Jefferson College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,250, with out-of-state students paying around $8,850. Graduates carry a median of $13,664 in student loans. Read the full report on Jefferson College
Fontbonne University placed #25 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. Set in Saint Louis, MO, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fontbonne University posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,976. Graduates carry a median of $33,503 in student loans. Read the full report on Fontbonne University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Missouri
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Southeast Missouri State University landed the #26 spot in Missouri this year. Based in Cape Girardeau, MO, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Southeast Missouri State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Students from in state pay about $9,903 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $23,289. See the full Southeast Missouri State University profile
Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences placed #27 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. Located in Fayette, MO, Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,620. Students borrow a median of $24,633 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences report
William Woods University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Located in Fulton, MO, William Woods University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,340. Graduates carry a median of $25,512 in student loans. Read more about William Woods University
University Of Central Missouri landed the #29 spot in Missouri this year. This public school is set in Warrensburg, MO. University Of Central Missouri graduates 54% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Graduates carry a median of $24,304 in student loans. Get the full University Of Central Missouri report
Ozarks Technical Community College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Located in Springfield, MO, Ozarks Technical Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,256 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,040. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $15,866. More on Ozarks Technical Community College
Avila University landed the #31 spot in Missouri this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kansas City, MO. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $40,200 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $29,750. More on Avila University
Hannibal Lagrange College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Located in Hannibal, MO, Hannibal Lagrange College is a private not-for-profit institution. Hannibal Lagrange College graduates 48% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,880. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $21,705. Read the full report on Hannibal Lagrange College
Missouri Baptist University landed the #33 spot in Missouri this year. Located in Saint Louis, MO, Missouri Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Missouri Baptist University graduates 46% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $33,122. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,337. Get the full Missouri Baptist University report
Missouri Western State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Saint Joseph, MO, Missouri Western State University is a public institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,545, with out-of-state students paying around $18,455. Missouri Western State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,362 in debt. See the full Missouri Western State University profile
Missouri Southern State University placed #35 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. Based in Joplin, MO, Missouri Southern State University is a public institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,600, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Graduates carry a median of $22,241 in student loans. See the full Missouri Southern State University profile
Culver Stockton College placed #36 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. This private not-for-profit school is set in Canton, MO. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,875. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $27,252. Get the full Culver Stockton College report
Evangel University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Springfield, MO, Evangel University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $28,548 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $24,876. Read the full report on Evangel University
Crowder College landed the #38 spot in Missouri this year. Located in Neosho, MO, Crowder College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,104, while out-of-state students pay about $5,784. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $9,887. More on Crowder College
Drury University placed #39 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. Drury University is a private not-for-profit school based in Springfield, MO. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,745. Drury University Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,641 in debt. More on Drury University
Southwest Baptist University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Bolivar, MO, Southwest Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,566. Graduates carry a median of $24,436 in student loans. Read more about Southwest Baptist University
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff did well this year, earning the #41 position. Located in Poplar Bluff, MO, Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,830 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,060. Students borrow a median of $11,350 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff profile
Lincoln University Missouri came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Jefferson City, MO. About 20% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,796, while out-of-state students pay about $17,692. Lincoln University Missouri Science & Tech students take on a median of $32,831 in debt. More on Lincoln University Missouri
Bryan University Springfield landed the #43 spot in Missouri this year. Bryan University Springfield is a private for-profit school based in Springfield, MO. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,868. Students borrow a median of $24,421 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Bryan University Springfield profile
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City Vision University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. More on City Vision University
House Of Heavilin Beauty College Kansas City did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about House Of Heavilin Beauty College Kansas City
Applied Technology Services placed #47 among Science & Tech schools in Missouri. More on Applied Technology Services
Ea La Mars Cosmetology And Barber College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Ea La Mars Cosmetology And Barber College report
Academy Of Hair Design Springfield did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Academy Of Hair Design Springfield
Logan University
Logan University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Logan University report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 116 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 140 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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