Best Nonprofit Management Schools Near Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)

Poplar Bluff, Missouri is home to about 16,243 residents. 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 nonprofit management-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $79,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nonprofit Management Schools to Poplar Bluff

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

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

#2

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

#3

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

#4

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 139.8 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,278
Avg net price $19,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Evangel University

Springfield, MO 160.5 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 54.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,573
Avg net price $18,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 183.0 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 75.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO 221.6 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 30.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,221
Avg net price $18,086/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO 275.5 miles from Poplar Bluff BOC Score 71.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,102
Avg net price $25,884/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nonprofit Management Wages Near Poplar Bluff

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Social and Community Service Manager$71,970
Fundraiser$63,860
General and Operations Manager$79,300

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

What are the highest-paying nonprofit management roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nonprofit management-related roles in Missouri are: General and Operations Manager ($79,300), Social and Community Service Manager ($71,970), Fundraiser ($63,860). 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 nonprofit management 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 nonprofit management?

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

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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 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.