Ranking
Best Journalism Colleges in Missouri 2026
College of the Ozarks leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 17.05 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.
8 Missouri colleges offering Journalism, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 8
- Cheapest net price
- $6,100
- Top earnings 10y
- $63,403
- Public / Private
- 3 / 5
College of the Ozarks
A+- ROI score
- 17.05
- Net price
- $6,100
- Earnings 10y
- $41,592
- Acceptance
- 12%
University of Missouri-Columbia
B- ROI score
- 7.82
- Net price
- $20,268
- Earnings 10y
- $63,403
- Acceptance
- 78.5%
Missouri State University-Springfield
C- ROI score
- 7.07
- Net price
- $17,613
- Earnings 10y
- $49,827
- Acceptance
- 90.5%
Lindenwood University
C- ROI score
- 6.78
- Net price
- $19,638
- Earnings 10y
- $53,278
- Acceptance
- 56.8%
Evangel University
C- ROI score
- 6.24
- Net price
- $18,669
- Earnings 10y
- $46,573
- Acceptance
- 71.6%
Lincoln University
D- ROI score
- 5.17
- Net price
- $19,092
- Earnings 10y
- $39,463
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Drury University
D- ROI score
- 4.88
- Net price
- $20,831
- Earnings 10y
- $40,694
- Acceptance
- 57.6%
Webster University
D- ROI score
- 4.70
- Net price
- $27,047
- Earnings 10y
- $50,876
- Acceptance
- 86.2%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Missouri schools with positive Journalism program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.46 (3 public, 5 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Missouri colleges are in this list?
8 Missouri colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.