Liberal Arts Programs in Missouri
Liberal Arts is the broad general-studies degree: writing, reasoning, and coursework across fields rather than one occupation. Its earnings median blends graduates headed everywhere from sales to graduate school, which is why the sample size beside it matters.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Ranked Liberal Arts Programs in Missouri
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Liberal Arts | $51,099 n=102 | $20,500 Small program - rough guide n=72 |
| Columbia College | Liberal Arts | $48,670 n=260 | $24,750 n=215 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Liberal Arts | $40,614 n=129 | $26,059 n=156 |
| Missouri Southern State University | Liberal Arts | $40,068 n=108 | $26,000 n=115 |
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avila University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| University of Central Missouri | Liberal Arts | $41,458 Small program - rough guide n=76 | $25,710 n=102 |
| Cottey College | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Culver-Stockton College | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Drury University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Evangel University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Harris-Stowe State University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Lincoln University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Lindenwood University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Missouri Baptist University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Missouri Valley College | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Liberal Arts | $48,082 Small program - rough guide n=76 | $25,000 Small program - rough guide n=58 |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | Liberal Arts | $43,031 Small program - rough guide n=99 | $29,878 Small program - rough guide n=75 |
| Truman State University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | $27,250 Small program - rough guide n=48 |
| College of the Ozarks | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Saint Louis University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Stephens College | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Liberal Arts | $41,488 Small program - rough guide n=76 | $22,500 Small program - rough guide n=91 |
| Washington University in St Louis | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Webster University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Westminster College | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| William Jewell College | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| William Woods University | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Evangel University-College of Online Learning | Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |