Warrensburg, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $9,796 to $44,966 per year for indexed programs. Warrensburg has a population of about 19,437. Median household income is $57,232 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $61,620 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Warrensburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Warrensburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Warrensburg 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Warrensburg.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,403
Avg net price
$20,268/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,463
Avg net price
$19,092/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,694
Avg net price
$20,831/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,573
Avg net price
$18,669/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,827
Avg net price
$17,613/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 83
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,592
Avg net price
$6,100/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,278
Avg net price
$19,638/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,660
Avg net price
$27,006/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Warrensburg
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $46,920 |
| Editor | $61,620 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,130 |
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.
Warrensburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 19,437 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,232 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Warrensburg-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Sedalia, MO – 26.9 mi away (26,302 pop)
- Blue Springs, MO – 34.0 mi away (54,431 pop)
- Lees Summit, MO – 36.8 mi away (89,467 pop)
- Raymore, MO – 39.4 mi away (20,839 pop)
- Independence, MO – 40.3 mi away (117,030 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Warrensburg, MO?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Warrensburg. The closest is Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO (49.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lincoln University (85.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Missouri?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Missouri are: Editor ($61,620), Public Relations Specialist ($61,130), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($46,920). Wages for Warrensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Sedalia instead of Warrensburg?
Sedalia, MO is 26.9 miles from Warrensburg and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Warrensburg an affordable place to study journalism?
Warrensburg’s median household income of $57,232 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warrensburg 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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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 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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