University of Missouri-St Louis
The UMSL campus is located on the former grounds of a country club, spanning multiple municipalities in St. Louis County. While historically a commuter school, UMSL has invested in campus improvements including residential housing and a performing arts center. The university houses the St. Louis Mercantile Library, the oldest library west of the Mississippi River, and operates St. Louis Public Radio. Students can easily access the campus via two stops on the regional light rail system.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Missouri-St Louis's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 18% of students receive Pell Grants; 20% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,019 | $40,076 |
| $30K – $48K | $9,080 | $36,320 |
| $48K – $75K | $12,980 | $51,920 |
| $75K – $110K | $19,284 | $77,136 |
| $110K+ | $18,260 | $73,040 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $13,440 | $53,760 |
Programs at University of Missouri-St Louis
25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
84
|
$72,810/yr | Very High | 17.0x |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
80
|
$66,972/yr | High | 13.1x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
76
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$55,615/yr | Very High | 12.8x |
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
73
|
$78,941/yr | Very High | 17.4x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
71
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$69,638/yr | Very High | 15.9x |
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Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools → |
68
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$61,709/yr | Very High | 10.5x |
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Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools → |
66
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$48,928/yr | High | 10.4x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
65
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$46,583/yr | Very High | 11.2x |
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
54
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$49,509/yr | High | 11.3x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
45
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$36,050/yr | Very High | 8.6x |
| Criminology Compare across schools → |
43
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$38,207/yr | High | 8.3x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
41
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$32,400/yr | High | 9.9x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
40
|
$35,731/yr | High | 6.2x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
40
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$31,856/yr | Very High | 10.3x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
37
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$34,942/yr | High | 7.6x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
36
|
$32,224/yr | Moderate | 7.7x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
35
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$35,835/yr | High | 6.8x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
35
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$32,809/yr | High | 8.1x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
34
|
$38,332/yr | Low | 8.1x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
34
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$35,862/yr | Moderate | 6.5x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
33
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$31,663/yr | High | 7.0x |
| History Compare across schools → |
33
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$27,851/yr | High | 7.2x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
25
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$22,687/yr | High | 6.2x |
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Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools → |
22
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$20,319/yr | Very High | 6.5x |
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Education
Education, General Compare across schools → |
18
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$30,096/yr | High | 5.2x |
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