Best History Schools Near Farmington, MO (2026)

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

Farmington, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering history 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 history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $80,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Farmington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer history 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

Fontbonne University

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

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

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

#8

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 60.2 miles from Farmington
  • 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

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

History Wages Near Farmington

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.

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 history schools are near Farmington, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Farmington. The closest is Webster University in Saint Louis, MO (55.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maryville University of Saint Louis (59.8 miles). 5 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 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 history 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 history?

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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