City Rankings
Best Colleges in Joplin, Missouri
Top colleges in Joplin ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $40,206
Top Colleges in Joplin
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ozark Christian College #1705 national | $41,297 |
| 2 | Missouri Southern State University #2383 national | $42,620 |
| 3 | Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | $36,700 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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