Best Social Work Degrees in Missouri by ROI
Colleges in Missouri ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Missouri
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$230,289
Across Missouri programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,392
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Evangel University
Grad rate: 68.2% |
-$130,844 | $43,244 | $38,931 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Avila University
Grad rate: 47.0% |
-$137,592 | $41,693 | $32,863 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Lindenwood University
Grad rate: 52.3% |
-$169,758 | $42,023 | $33,442 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Central Missouri
Grad rate: 51.0% |
-$201,045 | $38,159 | $22,086 | $26,579 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Saint Louis University
Grad rate: 80.5% |
-$261,901 | $44,274 | $69,125 | $22,875 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Missouri Western State University
Grad rate: 40.5% |
-$269,734 | $34,438 | $20,282 | $27,679 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Southeast Missouri State University
Grad rate: 56.0% |
-$279,982 | $34,385 | $23,337 | $25,433 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Missouri State University-Springfield
Grad rate: 57.8% |
-$304,472 | $33,274 | $24,022 | $25,085 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
Grad rate: 54.4% |
-$317,278 | $33,717 | $27,442 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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