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Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Illinois Chicago	132874	75.76	1,040 – 1,320	10852	53218	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Around 24,000 undergraduates are currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Chicago, and it's the largest university within the Chicago metropolitan area. With 16 colleges, it offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Average Faculty Salary $132,874 3.2% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $10,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
2	North Dakota State University	95441	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	15596	54312	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 72% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $95,441 2.8% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
3	Belmont University	94917	93.67	1,180 – 1,370	38578	42770	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 93% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $94,917 4.2% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
4	South Dakota State University	91715	96.18	1,010 – 1,220	19932	49564	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 6,700 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,474 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Average Faculty Salary $91,715 3.8% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
5	University of North Dakota	91483	81.57	1,090 – 1,290	18076	54588	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Average Faculty Salary $91,483 2.1% Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
6	Illinois State University	85250	85.55	1,000 – 1,230	21369	50599	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 51% four year graduation rate....Read more Average Faculty Salary $85,250 6.1% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,369 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
7	Bradley University	85079	74.59	1,060 – 1,290	23787	59114	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 75%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Average Faculty Salary $85,079 0.7% Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
8	University of South Dakota	83294	98.84	1,020 – 1,220	19133	46290	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $21 to apply. About 74% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 77% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $83,294 1.1% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
9	Youngstown State University	78580	91.45	1,010 – 1,230	12757	37590	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 79% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and a 33% four year graduation rate....Read more Average Faculty Salary $78,580 4.6% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $12,757 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
10	University of Evansville	77820	94.12	1,070 – 1,280	18773	46734	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Average Faculty Salary $77,820 5.1% Acceptance Rate 94.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
11	University of Northern Iowa	77243	93.13	1,010 – 1,220	16437	47222	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 51% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Average Faculty Salary $77,243 0.4% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
12	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	76588	94.44	910 – 1,200	13473	43087	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Average Faculty Salary $76,588 3.2% Acceptance Rate 94.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
13	Indiana State University	72839	91.57	900 – 1,130	12066	41047	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 92% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 69%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $72,839 1.5% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
14	Murray State University	70683	84.13	1,010 – 1,240	10182	38473	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 96% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $70,683 4.1% Acceptance Rate 84.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473