City Rankings
Best Colleges in Columbia, Missouri
Top colleges in Columbia ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $50,617
Top Colleges in Columbia
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia #198 national | $63,403 |
| 2 | Columbia College #2118 national | $45,378 |
| 3 | Stephens College | $43,071 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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