College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, Missouri · Private, nonprofit · 1,444 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,381 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,140 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,022 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,409 |
| $110k and up | $10,426 |
| All families (average) | $6,100 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $47,665 | +$12,856 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $32,676 | -$2,133 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,659 | +$9,850 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $60,192 | +$25,383 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,422 | +$25,613 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $32,583 | -$2,226 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $44,554 | +$9,745 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $32,701 | -$2,108 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $42,296 | +$7,487 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $49,360 | +$14,551 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 49% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.