Best Real Estate Schools Near Rolla, MO (2026)

Rolla, Missouri has 1 accredited school offering real estate programs, with tuition ranging from $25,826 to $37,207 per year for indexed programs. Rolla has a population of about 20,144. Median household income is $42,518 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning real estate-related role is Real Estate Broker at a median $62,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Real Estate Schools to Rolla

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

Columbia College

Columbia, MO 76.3 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
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: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 170.1 miles from Rolla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Real Estate Wages Near Rolla

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Real Estate Sales Agent$43,960
Real Estate Broker$62,280
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager$61,640

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.


Rolla at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,144Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,518Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited real estate schools are near Rolla, MO?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering real estate programs near Rolla. The closest is Columbia College in Columbia, MO (76.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia College (76.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying real estate roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying real estate-related roles in Missouri are: Real Estate Broker ($62,280), Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager ($61,640), Real Estate Sales Agent ($43,960). Wages for Rolla workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jefferson City instead of Rolla?

Jefferson City, MO is 48.5 miles from Rolla and has its own set of local real estate programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Rolla an affordable place to study real estate?

Rolla’s median household income of $42,518 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rolla 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 Rolla

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

Data verified: August 31, 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.