2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 60 schools in Missouri to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
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Our 2023 rankings named Saint Louis Community College the most popular school in Missouri for students working on their associate degree. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 2,102 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,295 in tuition and fees if they attend Saint Louis Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,155. On average, associate degree students take out $13,964 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Saint Louis Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 1,868 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,587 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Out of the 60 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Ozarks Technical Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 1,607 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OTC is $4,924. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,028. On average, associate degree students take out $19,198 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
One thing to take note of is that OTC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Charles Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in Cottleville, Missouri, the medium-sized public school awarded 847 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCC is $5,190. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,900. Associate Degree recipients from SCC accumulate an average of $15,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SCC. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Columbia College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 839 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Columbia College Missouri accumulate an average of $29,271 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Columbia College Missouri does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Moberly Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Moberly, Missouri, and it awarded 807 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend MACC full time pay an average of $6,150 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,860. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,707 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
MACC 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
State Fair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This small public school is located in Sedalia, Missouri, and it awarded 679 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend State Fair Community College full time pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,168. Associate Degree recipients from State Fair Community College accumulate an average of $17,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at State Fair Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Crowder College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Crowder College is a public institution located in Neosho, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 653 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Crowder College is $5,088. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Crowder College accumulate an average of $12,664 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Crowder College 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 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
State Technical College of Missouri did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. STC is a public institution located in Linn, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 601 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $7,095 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend STC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,780. On average, associate degree students take out $13,443 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at STC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Jefferson College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in Hillsboro, Missouri, the small public school handed out 606 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at JeffCo is $6,030. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,740. Associate Degree recipients from JeffCo accumulate an average of $15,466 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at JeffCo. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Mineral Area College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Mineral Area College is a small public school located in Park Hills, Missouri that handed out 487 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MAC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,760. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,081 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MAC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Three Rivers College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Three Rivers College is a small public school located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri that handed out 477 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,510 to cover tuition and fees at Three Rivers College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $17,201 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Three Rivers College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
East Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Union, Missouri, the small public school handed out 432 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend East Central College full time pay an average of $4,392 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,037 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
One thing to take note of is that East Central College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Ranken Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Ranken Technical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 372 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Ranken Technical College, expect to pay an average of $16,164 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,083 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
Ranken Technical College 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 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Central Missouri College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in Trenton, Missouri, the small public school awarded 319 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend NCMC full time pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,020. On average, associate degree students take out $17,303 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
NCMC 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 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Missouri State University - West Plains came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Missouri State West Plains is located in West Plains, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 247 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Missouri State West Plains. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,880. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,491 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Missouri State West Plains. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, Park University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Park University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Parkville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 207 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Park University, expect to pay an average of $8,853 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,208 in student loans. Around 47% 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southwest Baptist University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Southwest Baptist University is located in Bolivar, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 166 associate degrees to qualified students.
Southwest Baptist University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,060. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $25,722 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Southwest Baptist University, 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, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Missouri Southern State University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Joplin, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 142 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,243 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Missouri Southern. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
Cox College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Cox College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 101 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Cox College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,600. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,512 in student loans. Around 90% 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.
Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Drury University - CCPS is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 96 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,924 to cover tuition and fees at Drury University - CCPS. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $17,171 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Drury University - CCPS, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Fenton, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 78 students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $32,602 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
SLCHC is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Concorde Career Colleges did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Concorde Career Colleges is a private for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 64 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Concorde Career Colleges accumulate an average of $27,362 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Concorde Career Colleges 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Bryan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Bryan University is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,782 to cover tuition and fees at Bryan University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Bryan University accumulate an average of $25,548 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Bryan University 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.
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Southeast Health is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Southeast Health, expect to pay an average of $12,142 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Southeast Health accumulate an average of $26,508 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
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*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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