Compare 18 Corrections. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $42,246.
Corrections programs produce graduates earning between $31,540 and $59,300—a $28K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 19 ranked programs in Missouri, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Missouri Baptist University's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $59,300, significantly above the state average of $42,043. Truman State follows at $50,100, while Saint Louis University reaches $50,011—showing that diverse institutions can deliver strong outcomes when program fundamentals are sound.
Highest program earnings: $59,300
Strong outcomes with 64% acceptance rate
8.4% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
15.8% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri Baptist UniversityPrivate | $59,300 | 29 | $22,500 | Good | $17,265 | Manageable |
| #2 | Truman State UniversityPublic | $50,100 | 37 | $21,000 | Good | $14,503 | Challenging |
| #3 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $50,011 | 29 | $25,000 | Manageable | $34,177 | High |
| #4 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $47,907 | 145 | $23,879 | Manageable | $10,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | $47,756 | 130 | $21,000 | Good | $14,000 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Culver-Stockton CollegePrivate | $46,031 | 15 | $26,000 | Manageable | $29,500 | High |
| #7 | $43,700 | 69 | $18,750 | Manageable | $18,462 | High | |
| #8 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $43,268 | 90 | $26,000 | Manageable | $18,445 | High |
| #9 | $42,651 | 44 | $19,968 | Manageable | $11,334 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $41,674 | 64 | $21,500 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #11 | Hannibal-Lagrange UniversityPrivate | $39,747 | 16 | $18,599 | Manageable | $20,429 | High |
| #12 | $38,747 | 69 | $19,174 | Manageable | $10,400 | High | |
| #13 | $37,776 | 36 | $25,930 | Challenging | $12,500 | High | |
| #14 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | $36,386 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| #15 | Drury UniversityPrivate | $35,306 | 36 | $20,979 | Challenging | $26,668 | High |
| #16 | Southwest Baptist UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 7 | $20,957 | Challenging | $17,747 | High |
| #17 | Missouri Valley CollegePrivate | $33,459 | 17 | $25,950 | High | $15,650 | High |
| #18 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $31,540 | 25 | $28,875 | High | $14,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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