Best History Schools Near Branson, MO (2026)

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

Branson, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $10,104 to $29,966 per year for indexed programs. Branson has a population of about 12,760. Median household income is $54,961 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $80,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Branson

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

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO 2.8 miles from Branson
  • 4 year
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,592
Avg net price $6,100/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 37.9 miles from Branson
  • 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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#3

Drury University

Springfield, MO 39.4 miles from Branson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $20,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Springfield, MO 39.4 miles from Branson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $10,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO 66.3 miles from Branson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,112
Avg net price $21,677/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO 73.0 miles from Branson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,620
Avg net price $12,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Cottey College

Nevada, MO 102.1 miles from Branson
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
36.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,422
Avg net price $13,805/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,562
Out‑of‑state$27,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO 121.8 miles from Branson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.2 BOC Score
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: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

History Wages Near Branson

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Historians $64,230
Archivists $60,020
Curators $59,960
Museum Technicians and Conservators $49,170
History Teachers, Postsecondary $80,680
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,240
Writers and Authors $58,140
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,700

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.

Branson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,760 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,961 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Branson, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Branson. The closest is College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas (64.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying history-related roles in Missouri are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($80,680), Historians ($64,230), Archivists ($60,020). Wages for Branson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Branson?

Nixa, MO is 27.4 miles from Branson and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Branson an affordable place to study history?

Branson’s median household income of $54,961 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Branson 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 Branson

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

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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