Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri · Public · 1,392 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,070 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,313 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,287 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,466 |
| $110k and up | $19,984 |
| All families (average) | $19,092 |
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 | $48,276 | +$13,467 | clears the bar | $31,250 | 2.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,520 | +$44,711 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $71,924 | +$37,115 | clears the bar | $23,562 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $40,887 | +$6,078 | clears the bar | $33,472 | 5.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,868 | +$11,059 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 2.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $48,315 | +$13,506 | clears the bar | $37,335 | 2.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $32,951 | -$1,858 | falls short | $31,000 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $36,835 | +$2,026 | clears the bar | $30,259 | 14.9 yrs |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $26,760 | -$8,049 | falls short | $25,500 | n/a |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $52,071 | +$17,262 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $35,467 | +$658 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 38 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $26,356 | -$8,453 | falls short | $32,313 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $57,290 | +$22,481 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | Bachelor's Degree | $45,788 | +$10,979 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 2.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 49% of students receive Pell grants · 21% 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.