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Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri

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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	Washington University in St Louis	118692	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Average Faculty Salary $118,692 2.9% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
2	Missouri University of Science and Technology	85939	72.55	1,210 – 1,410	14414	69295	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Located in Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 96% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students......Read more Average Faculty Salary $85,939 3.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $14,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,295
3	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	78074	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Average Faculty Salary $78,074 0.8% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
4	University of Missouri-Columbia	77314	78.47	1,150 – 1,370	20006	52756	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO The University of Missouri was established in 1839, making it the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It’s also home to the world’s first journalism school, which opened in 1909. Alumni include Chris Cooper, Sheryl Crow, Jon Hamm, and Brad Pitt....Read more Average Faculty Salary $77,314 3.4% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $20,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,756
5	Saint Louis University	76776	75.04	1,140 – 1,400	30911	60716	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Average Faculty Salary $76,776 0.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $30,911 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
6	Webster University	73985	95.94	990 – 1,220	27695	39656	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Webster University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Webster University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Webster University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention......Read more Average Faculty Salary $73,985 3.1% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,656
7	University of Missouri-Kansas City	72532	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $72,532 1.6% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
8	University of Missouri-St Louis	71152	57.16	1,040 – 1,270	11577	47564	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, the University of Missouri-St Louis’s acceptance rate is 57%. Undergraduates have to send in $35 to apply. About 99% of students attending the University of Missouri-St Louis will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $71,152 2.0% Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $11,577 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,564
9	Saint Louis Community College	65607	0	--	7173	30242	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO Average Faculty Salary $65,607 2.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,242
10	Chamberlain University-Missouri	64720	83.33	--	34947	59213	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Chamberlain University-Missouri St. Louis, MO Average Faculty Salary $64,720 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
11	Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing	63490	58.74	1,140 – 1,280	0	58378	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Saint Louis, MO Average Faculty Salary $63,490 0.8% Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,378
12	Maryville University of Saint Louis	62929	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more Average Faculty Salary $62,929 1.6% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
13	Columbia College	62398	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $62,398 2.8% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
14	Missouri State University-Springfield	61989	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Average Faculty Salary $61,989 2.7% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
15	University of Central Missouri	61811	63.8	930 – 1,180	15728	41593	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Based in Warrensburg, the University of Central Missouri’s acceptance rate is 64%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Central Missouri, there is a 73% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four......Read more Average Faculty Salary $61,811 0.6% Acceptance Rate 63.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,593
16	Truman State University	61780	83.77	1,210 – 1,400	12798	43966	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more Average Faculty Salary $61,780 2.4% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
17	Cottey College	60828	70.23	970 – 1,210	18430	32903	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Cottey College Nevada, MO Located in Nevada, Cottey College accepts 70% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Cottey College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $60,828 4.4% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,903
18	Research College of Nursing	60523	71.43	1,110 – 1,280	0	59213	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Research College of Nursing Kansas City, MO Average Faculty Salary $60,523 Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
19	Lindenwood University	60323	56.84	1,070 – 1,270	18698	45711	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Average Faculty Salary $60,323 4.5% Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
20	Rockhurst University	59952	70.89	1,010 – 1,240	23785	61371	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO There is no application fee at Rockhurst University, where 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $34,253 on average. Rockhurt’s motto is Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum which is Latin for “Wisdom has built herself a home.” The most popular major among students is Registered Nursing. Average Faculty Salary $59,952 1.5% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,371
21	William Jewell College	59846	38.36	1,010 – 1,210	17408	54197	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri William Jewell College Liberty, MO William Jewell College dates back to 1849 and was originally associated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. The school became independent in 2003. Out of the accepted students, 33% decide to attend. If taking the ACT, students should aim for between a 19 - 25. Average Faculty Salary $59,846 1.9% Acceptance Rate 38.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,197
22	College of the Ozarks	59371	11.99	1,050 – 1,220	12279	36507	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Thanks to a student work program and donations, students don’t have to pay tuition to attend the College of the Ozarks. It has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 90% first year retention rate. CofO is extremely selective and out of those accepted, 81% decided to attend. Average Faculty Salary $59,371 1.2% Acceptance Rate 12.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $12,279 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,507
23	Missouri Western State University	59362	99.96	890 – 1,140	12764	37499	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Found in Saint Joseph, Missouri Western State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 80% of students at Missouri Western State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 54% and......Read more Average Faculty Salary $59,362 1.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,764 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,499
24	Drury University	59134	57.58	1,120 – 1,340	22194	37508	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Drury University Springfield, MO Based in Springfield, Drury University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Drury University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $59,134 2.1% Acceptance Rate 57.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,194 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,508
25	Park University	59076	69.04	930 – 1,140	15637	50550	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Park University Parkville, MO Located in Parkville, Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Park University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $59,076 1.7% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $15,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,550
26	Southeast Missouri State University	58725	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Average Faculty Salary $58,725 2.1% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
27	Avila University	57188	87.8	890 – 1,080	17482	48975	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Avila University Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, Avila University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Avila University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $57,188 5.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $17,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,975
28	Missouri Southern State University	56412	97.06	950 – 1,200	11264	37866	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Found in Joplin, Missouri Southern State University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Missouri Southern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Average Faculty Salary $56,412 0.2% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,866
29	Northwest Missouri State University	55823	86.13	970 – 1,180	15497	41695	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Found in Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 93% of students at Northwest Missouri State University currently receive institutional grant......Read more Average Faculty Salary $55,823 0.0% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,695
30	Evangel University	55294	71.61	1,070 – 1,300	18748	39332	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Evangel University Springfield, MO Average Faculty Salary $55,294 1.2% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $18,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,332
31	Kansas City Art Institute	53741	54.76	890 – 1,230	30142	25529	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Based in Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute’s acceptance rate is 55%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Kansas City Art Institute currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $53,741 2.6% Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,142 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,529
32	Westminster College	53651	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $53,651 2.2% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
33	Fontbonne University	52469	95.03	970 – 1,210	19519	44150	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO Found in Saint Louis, Fontbonne University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and around 49% of students will......Read more Average Faculty Salary $52,469 4.6% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,150
34	Southwest Baptist University	50769	99.72	970 – 1,210	19781	38855	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO Located in Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University accepts 100% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $50,769 1.7% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,855
35	Logan University	50268	90	940 – 1,040	11144	42378	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Logan University Chesterfield, MO Located in Chesterfield, Logan University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 38% of students attending Logan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Average Faculty Salary $50,268 0.7% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,378
36	Lincoln University	49640	0	800 – 1,040	12673	32185	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO Average Faculty Salary $49,640 1.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,185
37	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	48780	56.86	940 – 1,140	25050	43860	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Located in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $48,780 3.2% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
38	Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences	48691	100	1,080 – 1,140	25189	59213	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cape Girardeau, MO Found in Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle....Read more Average Faculty Salary $48,691 6.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
39	Culver-Stockton College	47757	65.18	--	22103	40673	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Located in Canton, Culver-Stockton College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Culver-Stockton College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $47,757 1.4% Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
40	Harris-Stowe State University	47691	51.4	850 – 1,010	9302	26634	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Harris-Stowe State University accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its......Read more Average Faculty Salary $47,691 1.1% Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,302 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,634
41	William Woods University	47479	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $47,479 3.0% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
42	Missouri Baptist University	47394	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $47,394 2.5% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
43	Ranken Technical College	47235	0	--	16136	51342	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO Average Faculty Salary $47,235 2.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,136 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,342
44	Ozark Christian College	46846	98.19	1,040 – 1,280	17968	32528	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO Located in Joplin, Ozark Christian College’s acceptance rate is 98%. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Ozark Christian College will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 81% and around 26% of students will graduate within four years. Three......Read more Average Faculty Salary $46,846 1.1% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,968 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,528
45	Ozarks Technical Community College	46558	0	--	6053	32525	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO Average Faculty Salary $46,558 2.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,525
46	Concorde Career College-Kansas City	45283	98.83	--	27806	33845	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Concorde Career College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Average Faculty Salary $45,283 5.1% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,845
47	Stephens College	43408	91.85	1,100 – 1,270	23261	36778	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Stephens College Columbia, MO Located in Columbia, Stephens College accepts 92% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending Stephens College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $43,408 1.4% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $23,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,778
48	Spurgeon College	43344	94.33	1,040 – 1,190	25380	39712	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Spurgeon College Kansas City, MO Located in Kansas City, Spurgeon College’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Spurgeon College, there is a 65% first year retention rate and 12% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Average Faculty Salary $43,344 2.2% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,380 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,712
49	St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton	43221	100	--	0	28788	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Fenton, MO Average Faculty Salary $43,221 30.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,788
50	Hannibal-LaGrange University	41461	58.74	1,020 – 1,230	20640	41185	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO Average Faculty Salary $41,461 0.1% Acceptance Rate 58.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,185
51	Missouri Valley College	41333	52.69	900 – 1,070	18396	36902	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 53% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 41% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $41,333 1.4% Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
52	Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies	37146	87.14	--	14774	43860	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO Found in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Average Faculty Salary $37,146 8.7% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
53	Mission University	36516	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $36,516 3.2% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
54	Central Christian College of the Bible	34465	70.91	930 – 1,080	13695	30223	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO Based in Moberly, Central Christian College of the Bible accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $100 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Central Christian College of the Bible will receive institutional grant aid. 57% of students decide to......Read more Average Faculty Salary $34,465 8.1% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,223
55	Calvary University	29550	70.91	870 – 1,170	12860	33144	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Calvary University Kansas City, MO Average Faculty Salary $29,550 1.2% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,144
56	Bryan University	28637	72.73	--	20259	28498	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Missouri Bryan University Springfield, MO Average Faculty Salary $28,637 2.1% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,259 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,498