Best FinTech Schools Near Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)

Poplar Bluff, Missouri has 12 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,570 to $21,070 per year for indexed programs. Poplar Bluff has a population of about 16,243. Median household income is $42,035 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $126,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Poplar Bluff

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near Poplar Bluff, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 62.1 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 47.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,030
Avg net price $15,882/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO 111.1 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 79.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,957
Avg net price $16,298/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 126.2 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 42.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, MO 129.5 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 34.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO 129.8 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 36.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,660
Avg net price $27,006/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 130.4 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 85.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 131.7 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 74.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 135.3 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 58.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,037
Avg net price $15,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Financial Technology Wages Near Poplar Bluff

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$98,420
Software Developer$126,120
Data Scientist$97,090

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.


Poplar Bluff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,243Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,035Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Poplar Bluff, MO?

Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Poplar Bluff. The closest is Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, AR (52.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (94.8 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Missouri are: Software Developer ($126,120), Financial and Investment Analyst ($98,420), Data Scientist ($97,090). Wages for Poplar Bluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paragould instead of Poplar Bluff?

Paragould, AR is 49.2 miles from Poplar Bluff and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Poplar Bluff an affordable place to study financial technology?

Poplar Bluff’s median household income of $42,035 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff

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

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.