Stephens College
Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Stephens College is a private nonprofit institution in Columbia, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 391 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,071 ten years after enrollment, which is 6% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 44.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.6x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,459 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Drama & Theater Arts, Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Psychology, and Biology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,071
Graduation Rate
44.7%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$23,459
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.46x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.6x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
391
Admission Rate
77.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
78.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$28,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,300
Pell Grant Rate
45.2%
Federal Loan Rate
61.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,918
Income $30K–$48K
$14,796
Income $48K–$75K
$18,547
Income $110K+
$29,787
Student Demographics
White
49.4%
Black
8.4%
Hispanic
1.0%
Asian
1.5%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
59.5%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (24)
Bachelor (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | $35,235 | 14 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology | Not reported | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | $79,407 | 7 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Master (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 30 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $46,746 | 15 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $46,390 | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor | 2 |
| Marketing | Bachelor | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 1 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Bachelor | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Missouri
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Missouri
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