Best Entrepreneurship Schools Near Rolla, MO (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Rolla, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering entrepreneurship programs, with tuition ranging from $25,826 to $37,207 per year for indexed programs. Rolla has a population of about 20,144. Median household income is $42,518 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning entrepreneurship-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $130,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Entrepreneurship Schools to Rolla

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer entrepreneurship programs near Rolla, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rolla city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Rolla. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Columbia College

Columbia, MO 76.3 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,378
Avg net price $22,715/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,826
Out‑of‑state$25,826
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 88.7 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,876
Avg net price $27,047/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 92.4 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
85.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,182
Avg net price $21,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 95.5 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,783
Avg net price $24,398/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, MO 95.9 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,088
Avg net price $9,922/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 97.9 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 200

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 120.9 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,560
Avg net price $14,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,050
Out‑of‑state$18,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 129.6 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,030
Avg net price $15,882/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri entrepreneurship page.

Entrepreneurship Wages Near Rolla

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
General and Operations Manager $79,300
Management Analyst $97,270
Marketing Manager $130,550
Market Research Analyst $70,140

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Rolla at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,144 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,518 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited entrepreneurship schools are near Rolla, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering entrepreneurship programs near Rolla. The closest is Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO (48.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Baptist University (85.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying entrepreneurship roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying entrepreneurship-related roles in Missouri are: Marketing Manager ($130,550), Management Analyst ($97,270), General and Operations Manager ($79,300). Wages for Rolla workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jefferson City instead of Rolla?

Jefferson City, MO is 48.5 miles from Rolla and has its own set of local entrepreneurship programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Rolla an affordable place to study entrepreneurship?

Rolla’s median household income of $42,518 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rolla while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Rolla

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Rolla:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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