Best History Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 13 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 181 recent graduates. Graduates in Missouri earn $27,451 on average within two years — 9% below the national average of $30,243. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in MO

$27,451

MO Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Missouri

Public Schools (8)

$28,393

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$25,960

avg. 2yr earnings

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

History Schools in Missouri, Ranked by Earnings

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$21,166

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,248

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 77.0%

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO · Public

$21,052

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,057

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 75.0%

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,407

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 80.0%

Drury University

Springfield, MO · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,374

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 58.9%

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Springfield, MO ·

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,374

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: N/A

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,788

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 57.2%

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO ·

$24,035

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.0%

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,727

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 65.9%

#12

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO · Public

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$20,140

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 81.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Missouri?

University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #1 for History in Missouri with median graduate earnings of $21,166 within two years of graduation. There are 13 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Missouri?

History graduates in Missouri earn an average of $27,451 within two years of graduation. This is 9% below the national average of $30,243 for this major.

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

University of Missouri-St Louis is the most selective History program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 57.2%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 74.0%.

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

In Missouri, private History programs produce average earnings of $25,960 vs $28,393 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 3 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.