Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri · Private, nonprofit · 4,624 undergraduates
Of 42 programs with reported earnings, 41 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 92 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,678 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,701 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,603 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,760 |
| $110k and up | $23,821 |
| All families (average) | $19,638 |
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/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,524 | +$28,715 | clears the bar | $26,650 | 0.9 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $57,933 | +$23,124 | clears the bar | $45,324 | 2 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's Degree | $53,095 | +$18,286 | clears the bar | $38,036 | 2.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $48,991 | +$14,182 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $93,500 | +$58,691 | clears the bar | $32,070 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,400 | +$23,591 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,138 | +$11,329 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $60,992 | +$26,183 | clears the bar | $29,829 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $46,956 | +$12,147 | clears the bar | $38,399 | 3.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,669 | +$15,860 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $85,320 | +$50,511 | clears the bar | $32,728 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $45,810 | +$11,001 | clears the bar | $23,804 | 2.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $57,255 | +$22,446 | clears the bar | $26,427 | 1.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $63,077 | +$28,268 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $41,633 | +$6,824 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 3.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 42 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.