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Best Colleges in Springfield, Missouri

Top colleges in Springfield ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.

Colleges listed: 10
Avg grad earnings: $44,708

Top Colleges in Springfield

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.

#SchoolGrad Earnings
1Cox College

#298 national

$56,867
2Evangel University

#846 national

$46,573
3Missouri State University-Springfield

#976 national

$49,827
4Drury University

#1140 national

$40,694
5Ozarks Technical Community College

#2382 national

$36,455
6Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

#2490 national

$40,694
7Evangel University-College of Online Learning$46,573
8Columbia College - Springfield$45,378
9Columbia College - Springfield TMobile$45,378
10Mission University$38,641

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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