Organizational Leadership Schools Near Warrensburg, MO (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Warrensburg, Missouri has 13 accredited schools offering organizational leadership programs, with tuition ranging from $11,720 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 organizational leadership-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $130,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Organizational Leadership Schools to Warrensburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer organizational leadership 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:

  • 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.

#1

Avila University

Kansas City, MO 47.6 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,773
Avg net price $16,053/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,000
Out‑of‑state$42,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO 49.0 miles from Warrensburg 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Cottey College

Nevada, MO 72.8 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score 36.7
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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: 5

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Columbia College

Columbia, MO 76.6 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,378
Avg net price $22,715/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,826
Out‑of‑state$25,826
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 95.7 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score 44.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,199
Avg net price $24,314/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

William Woods University

Fulton, MO 96.1 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score 33.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,401
Avg net price $26,569/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Mission University

Springfield, MO 106.8 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score 27.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,641
Avg net price $21,383/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,950
Out‑of‑state$16,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Drury University

Springfield, MO 109.3 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score 48.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $20,831/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Organizational Leadership Wages Near Warrensburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$79,300
Human Resources Manager$130,680
Training and Development Manager$109,250
Management Analyst$97,270

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

MetricValueSource
Population19,437Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,232Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited organizational leadership schools are near Warrensburg, MO?

Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering organizational leadership programs near Warrensburg. The closest is Calvary University in Kansas City, MO (44.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baker University (78.6 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying organizational leadership roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying organizational leadership-related roles in Missouri are: Human Resources Manager ($130,680), Training and Development Manager ($109,250), Management Analyst ($97,270). 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 organizational leadership 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 organizational leadership?

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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Other Programs Available in Warrensburg

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

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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