City Rankings
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.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cox College #298 national | $56,867 |
| 2 | Evangel University #846 national | $46,573 |
| 3 | Missouri State University-Springfield #976 national | $49,827 |
| 4 | Drury University #1140 national | $40,694 |
| 5 | Ozarks Technical Community College #2382 national | $36,455 |
| 6 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies #2490 national | $40,694 |
| 7 | Evangel University-College of Online Learning | $46,573 |
| 8 | Columbia College - Springfield | $45,378 |
| 9 | Columbia College - Springfield TMobile | $45,378 |
| 10 | Mission University | $38,641 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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