Best General Studies Schools Near Farmington, MO (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Farmington, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Farmington has a population of about 17,999. Median household income is $49,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $97,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Farmington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Farmington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Farmington 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 Farmington. 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

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 55.9 miles from Farmington
  • 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

#2

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 59.0 miles from Farmington
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO 59.4 miles from Farmington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
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: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, MO 59.8 miles from Farmington
  • 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

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#5

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO 59.8 miles from Farmington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $22,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO 59.8 miles from Farmington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $137,047
Avg net price $31,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO 59.8 miles from Farmington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 60.0 miles from Farmington
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri general studies page.

General Studies Wages Near Farmington

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $79,300
Management Analysts $97,270
Human Resources Specialists $66,990
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,140
Writers and Authors $58,140
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,240
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,050
Social and Community Service Managers $71,970

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.

Farmington at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,999 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,882 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Farmington, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Farmington. The closest is Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO (5.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Illinois College (57.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in Missouri are: Management Analysts ($97,270), General and Operations Managers ($79,300), Social and Community Service Managers ($71,970). Wages for Farmington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Arnold instead of Farmington?

Arnold, MO is 44.8 miles from Farmington and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Farmington an affordable place to study general studies?

Farmington’s median household income of $49,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington 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 Farmington

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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