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University of Missouri

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#198 / #70
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#1169
Most Desirable School
Public research university in Columbia, Missouri, USA

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About University of Missouri

The University of Missouri (often referred to as “Mizzou”) was founded in 1839. It was the first public university west of the Mississippi River.

With a student enrollment of more than 30,000 souls, MIzzou offers over 300 degree programs in 13 major academic divisions. It is perhaps best known for the Missouri School of Journalism, founded in 1908 as the world’s first professional school devoted to the field of journalism. The university’s Research Reactor Center is the world’s most powerful university research reactor and is the sole source of isotopes used for nuclear medicine in the US.

Mizzou Online is one of the top public, distance-learning programs in the country, offering more than 1,000 online courses within the framework of 150+ degree and certificate programs.

Mizzou is associated with four Nobel laureates, namely:

Other distinguished Mizzou-associated individuals include the following:

Mizzou is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

According to Wikipedia, The University of Missouri is a public land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri. It is Missouri's largest university and the flagship of the four-campus University of Missouri System. MU was founded in 1839 and was the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1908 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

University of Missouri's Online Degrees

Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media
  • Required Credits: 15
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MA in Interactive Media
  • Required Credits: 37
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PhD in Architectural Studies
  • Required Credits: 72
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Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Investments
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change And Conflict Management
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics
  • Required Credits: 12
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Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Analytics
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Assurance
  • Required Credits: 15
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Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning
  • Required Credits: 18
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MAcc in Accountancy
  • Required Credits: 30
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MA in Economics
  • Required Credits: 30
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MS in Finance
  • Required Credits: 30
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MS in Business
  • Required Credits: 36
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MS in Personal Financial Planning
  • Required Credits: 36
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MBA in Execmba
  • Required Credits: 48
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BS in Business Administration
  • Required Credits: 120
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Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems And Technology
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in User Experience And Usability
  • Required Credits: 12
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Undergraduate Certificate in Web And Mobile Applications Development
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Data Science And Analytics
  • Required Credits: 15
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MS in Technology In Schools
  • Required Credits: 30
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EdSp in Technology In Schools
  • Required Credits: 30
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MS in Data Science And Analytics
  • Required Credits: 34
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BS in Information Technology
  • Required Credits: 126
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Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 15
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LLM in Dispute Resolution
  • Required Credits: 24
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Graduate Certificate in College Teaching
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Education
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Online Educator
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Youth Development Program Management And Evaluation
  • Required Credits: 13
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Graduate Certificate in Youth Development Specialist
  • Required Credits: 13
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Graduate Certificate in Tesol
  • Required Credits: 18
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Certification Preparation in Gifted Education
  • Required Credits: 23
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Certification Preparation in Missouri K-12 Esol
  • Required Credits: 24
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Graduate Certificate in Elementary Mathematics Specialist
  • Required Credits: 24
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M Ed in Autism
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Early Childhood Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Early Childhood Special Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Early Childhood Special Education-Autism
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Elementary Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in English Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Gifted Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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MS in Learning Technologies And Design
  • Required Credits: 30
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EdSP in Learning Technologies And Design
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Literacy Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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EdSp in Mathematics Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Mathematics Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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EdSp in Online Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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MS in Online Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Positive Coaching And Athletic Leadership
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Social Studies Education
  • Required Credits: 30
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M Ed in Art Education
  • Required Credits: 32
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MM in Music Education
  • Required Credits: 32
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M Ed in Pk-12 Educational Leadership And Administration
  • Required Credits: 33
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MA in Special Education
  • Required Credits: 33
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M Ed in Student Learning And Well-Being
  • Required Credits: 33
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M Ed in Tesol
  • Required Credits: 33
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EdSp in Pk-12 Educational Leadership And Administration
  • Required Credits: 35
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MA in Youth Development
  • Required Credits: 36
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MLIS in E-Learning Information Professionals
  • Required Credits: 39
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M Ed in School Counseling
  • Required Credits: 60
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BS in Early Childhood Education In A Mobile Society
  • Required Credits: 120
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BES in Educational Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
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Undergraduate Certificate in Media Technology And Design
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Public Engagement
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Public Management
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in English
  • Required Credits: 18
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Certification Preparation in Library Media Specialist
  • Required Credits: 30
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MPA in Public Affairs
  • Required Credits: 30
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MA in Family And Community Services
  • Required Credits: 36
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MA in Media Management
  • Required Credits: 37
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MA in Strategic Communication
  • Required Credits: 37
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MLIS in Archival Studies
  • Required Credits: 39
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MLIS in Library And Information Sciences
  • Required Credits: 39
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MLIS in Library Media Specialist
  • Required Credits: 39
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MSW in Social Work
  • Required Credits: 39
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BA in Sociology
  • Required Credits: 60
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BA in Communication
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BA in English
  • Required Credits: 120
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BGS in General Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Social Work
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Health Ethics
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Project Management
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Informatics For Public Health
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Public Health
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Care Management
  • Required Credits: 15
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Undergraduate Certificate in Fitness Programming And Management
  • Required Credits: 15
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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
  • Required Credits: 15
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Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health
  • Required Credits: 15
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Graduate Certificate in Participatory Health Research
  • Required Credits: 15
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Graduate Certificate in Public Health Communication
  • Required Credits: 15
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Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 18.5
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Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 18.5
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Graduate Certificate in Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Required Credits: 21.5
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Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Required Credits: 21.5
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Academic Medicine
  • Required Credits: 30
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MHS in Clinical And Diagnostic Sciences
  • Required Credits: 30
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MHS in Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BSN in Nursing: RN to BSN
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BHS in Radiography
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BHS in Respiratory Therapy
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MHS in Respiratory Therapy
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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EdSp in Mental Health Practices In Schools
  • Required Credits: 31
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Care Management
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Health Informatics
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Leadership In Nursing And Healthcare Systems
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
M Ed in Mental Health Practices In Schools
  • Required Credits: 34
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Gerontology
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MA in Health Communication
  • Required Credits: 37
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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DNP in Nursing Leadership And Innovations In Healthcare
  • Required Credits: 40
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Nurse Educator
  • Required Credits: 41
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MHA in Health Administration
  • Required Credits: 42
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 44
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MPH in Health Promotion And Policy
  • Required Credits: 45
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Required Credits: 46
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 47
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Required Credits: 47
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
  • Required Credits: 47
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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OTD in Occupational Therapy
  • Required Credits: 51
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BHS in Public Health
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BHS in Health Science
  • Required Credits: 64
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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DNP in Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Required Credits: 72
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 72
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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DNP in Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Required Credits: 72
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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DNP in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
  • Required Credits: 72
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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DNP in Psychiatric And Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across The Lifespan)
  • Required Credits: 72
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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PhD in Nursing
  • Required Credits: 77
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BS in Fitness Programming And Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Psychology
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Aerospace Engineering
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Agroforestry
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Food Safety And Defense
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Life Science Innovation And Entrepreneurship
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Science
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Undergraduate Certificate in Biomedical Science
  • Required Credits: 16
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Undergraduate Certificate in Veterinary Science
  • Required Credits: 16
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Agroforestry
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Biological Engineering (Non Thesis)
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA/MS in Environment And Behavior
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MHS in Imaging Science
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Industrial Engineering
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Biomedical Science
  • Required Credits: 31
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Agricultural Leadership, Communication And Education
  • Required Credits: 32
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MPH in Veterinary Public Health
  • Required Credits: 45
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
PhD in Agricultural Education
  • Required Credits: 72
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

University of Missouri Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
20,30379%75%124026

How Much Does University of Missouri Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$10,452$1,529

How Much Do University of Missouri Graduates Make?

If you graduate from University of Missouri, then you can expect to earn an average of $56,600 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.

University of Missouri's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
34,12225,2748,848

Where is University of Missouri?

University of Missouri is located at 105 Jesse Hall, Columbia MO 65211

How Safe is University of Missouri?

Columbia has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is University of Missouri Known For?

University of Missouri is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Missouri's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Earth Sciences
#106
World Rank
#121
Historical Rank
#27
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Communications
#115
World Rank
#125
Historical Rank
#36
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Education
#147
World Rank
#148
Historical Rank
#44
USA Rank
education Degrees
History
#131
World Rank
#141
Historical Rank
#48
USA Rank
history Degrees
Psychology
#86
World Rank
#106
Historical Rank
#51
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Business
#136
World Rank
#136
Historical Rank
#57
USA Rank
business Degrees
Biology
#160
World Rank
#184
Historical Rank
#58
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Literature
#160
World Rank
#179
Historical Rank
#62
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Political Science
#232
World Rank
#236
Historical Rank
#66
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Mathematics
#270
World Rank
#313
Historical Rank
#67
USA Rank
math Degrees
Engineering
#234
World Rank
#247
Historical Rank
#68
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Anthropology
#174
World Rank
#198
Historical Rank
#68
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Medical
#196
World Rank
#201
Historical Rank
#69
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Nursing
#152
World Rank
#152
Historical Rank
#73
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Law
#232
World Rank
#235
Historical Rank
#77
USA Rank
Economics
#309
World Rank
#244
Historical Rank
#81
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Chemistry
#345
World Rank
#373
Historical Rank
#81
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Sociology
#254
World Rank
#210
Historical Rank
#84
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Social Work
#158
World Rank
#160
Historical Rank
#85
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Computer Science
#286
World Rank
#290
Historical Rank
#87
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Philosophy
#294
World Rank
#326
Historical Rank
#94
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Physics
#401
World Rank
#334
Historical Rank
#97
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Religious Studies
#523
World Rank
#542
Historical Rank
#121
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees

Who Are University of Missouri's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Missouri's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of University of Missouri's most famous alumni:

Tennessee Williams
Tennessee Williams
An American playwright .
Barbara McClintock
Barbara McClintock
An American scientist and cytogeneticist.
Harlow Shapley
Harlow Shapley
An American astronomer .
David McClelland
David McClelland
An American psychological theorist .
Richard Matheson
Richard Matheson
An American fiction writer .
Eugenie Scott
Eugenie Scott
An American anthropologist.
Suisheng Zhao
Suisheng Zhao
A Professor of Chinese politics and foreign policy.
Robert W. McChesney
Robert W. McChesney
An American journalist.
Charles Stark Draper
An American engineer .
Edgar Snow
Edgar Snow
An American journalist.
William Manchester
An American author, journalist and historian.
Margaret Weis
Margaret Weis
An American fantasy novelist.

Who Are University of Missouri's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Missouri's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of University of Missouri's most famous alumni:

Katherine Flegal
An American scientist.
Tom Rosenstiel
Tom Rosenstiel
An American journalist.
Josh Hawley
An American lawyer and politician .
Shelly Grabe
An American social psychologist.
Damon Evans
An American football player.
Dennis Crouch
An American patent attorney and scholar.
Sandra Stotsky
An American educator.
Janet Lauritsen
An American criminologist.
Chris Quinn
An American basketball player and coach.
Cuonzo Martin
Cuonzo Martin
An American basketball player-coach.
Mark Pope
Mark Pope
An American basketball player and coach.
Lily Mabura
A Kenyan writer.