City Rankings
Best Colleges in Saint Louis, Missouri
Top colleges in Saint Louis ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 11
Avg grad earnings: $64,077
Top Colleges in Saint Louis
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Louis University #321 national | $70,783 |
| 2 | Maryville University of Saint Louis #429 national | $62,105 |
| 3 | University of Missouri-St Louis #594 national | $53,037 |
| 4 | Webster University #719 national | $50,876 |
| 5 | Ranken Technical College #970 national | $55,955 |
| 6 | Fontbonne University #1688 national | $48,825 |
| 7 | Missouri Baptist University #1919 national | $46,660 |
| 8 | Harris-Stowe State University #2585 national | $31,088 |
| 9 | University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | $137,047 |
| 10 | Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing | $84,393 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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