Best Economics Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 8 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 160 recent graduates. Graduates earn $47,707 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $48,383.

Schools in MO

$47,707

MO Avg. Earnings

$48,383

National Avg.

449

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Missouri

Public Schools (7)

$48,155

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$44,572

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Missouri produce comparable or higher early earnings for Economics graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Economics Schools in Missouri, Ranked by Earnings

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO · Private

$44,572

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $61,591

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 12.0%

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$45,696

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,765

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 77.0%

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

$43,240

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,925

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 68.6%

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public

$69,338

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 73.1%

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

$40,132

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,785

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 91.0%

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Public

$44,942

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,955

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 57.2%

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO · Public

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,509

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 75.0%

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public

$46,478

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 80.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Missouri?

Washington University in St Louis ranks #1 for Economics in Missouri with median graduate earnings of $44,572 within two years of graduation. There are 8 schools offering Economics programs in the state.

How much do Economics graduates earn in Missouri?

Economics graduates in Missouri earn an average of $47,707 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.

What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Missouri?

Washington University in St Louis is the most selective Economics program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 12.0%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 66.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in Missouri?

In Missouri, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $44,572 vs $48,155 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Missouri

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,527 Computer Engineering $71,505 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,800 Computer Science $65,538 Chemical Engineering $64,233 Construction Management $63,297 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $61,065 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,556

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.