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State Technical College of Missouri — ROI, Cost & Payback

Public · Linn, MO · 2,123 students

The verdict

State Technical College of Missouri charges a net price of $15,190/yr after aid — a 2-year total of $30,380. Graduates earn a median $55,901 ten years after entry, $7,541/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 4 years — a 20-year net return of $120,440, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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State Technical College of Missouri's 4-year payback ranks #290 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 77% of them, and #6 of 71 in Missouri.

Better ROI than 77% of US colleges#290 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$15,190
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$55,901
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
4 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
State Technical College of Missouri: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$15,190/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (2 yrs)$30,380our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$55,901Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$7,541/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$10,986Scorecard, 2026
Payback4 yrsour math
20-year net return$120,440our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on State Technical College of Missouri's own numbers. Net price $15,190 × 2 years = $30,380 total. Median earnings $55,901 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $7,541 a year of premium. $30,380 ÷ $7,541 = 4 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $120,440. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do State Technical College of Missouri students graduate with?

A median $10,986 in federal loans among completers, or 20% of the $55,901 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of State Technical College of Missouri students graduate?

84% finish their degree. Spread the $30,380 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $36,167 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is State Technical College of Missouri expensive compared with other Missouri colleges?

Its $15,190 net price runs $2,896 below the $18,086 median across the 71 Missouri colleges we profile, and $5,792 less across the full degree.

State Technical College of Missouri: frequently asked questions

Is State Technical College of Missouri worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. State Technical College of Missouri charges $15,190/yr after aid ($30,380 over 2 years), and graduates earn a median $55,901 ten years out — $7,541/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 4 years and returns $120,440 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a State Technical College of Missouri degree take to pay off?
About 4 years. We divide the $30,380 four-year net cost by the $7,541/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does State Technical College of Missouri cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $15,190/yr — about $30,380 over 2 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does State Technical College of Missouri compare to other Missouri colleges?
It ranks #6 of 71 Missouri colleges we track by payback. Its $55,901 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $15,190 net price is below the national median of $16,902.