Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, Missouri · Public · 1,844 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 41 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,236 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,570 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,980 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,034 |
| All families (average) | $8,496 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,642 | +$1,833 | clears the bar | $7,977 | 4.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $36,697 | +$1,888 | clears the bar | $8,171 | 4.3 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's Degree | $40,141 | +$5,332 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Associate's Degree | $34,035 | -$774 | falls short | $8,171 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,554 | +$38,745 | clears the bar | $14,021 | 0.4 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,803 | +$28,994 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,603 | +$17,794 | clears the bar | $16,234 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,930 | +$8,121 | clears the bar | $6,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $44,271 | +$9,462 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $48,396 | +$13,587 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,612 | -$2,197 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Associate's Degree | $34,725 | -$84 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,205 | +$9,396 | clears the bar | $11,600 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,831 | -$978 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $42,323 | +$7,514 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 49% of students receive Pell grants · 33% 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.