Best Spanish Schools Near Jefferson City, MO (2026)

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

Jefferson City, Missouri has 2 accredited schools offering spanish programs. Jefferson City has a population of about 42,565. Median household income is $67,205 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning spanish-related role is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $76,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Jefferson City

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

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 22.8 miles from Jefferson City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,199
Avg net price $24,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO 94.5 miles from Jefferson City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,112
Avg net price $21,677/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 100.9 miles from Jefferson City
  • 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

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 104.9 miles from Jefferson City
  • 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

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#5

Drury University

Springfield, MO 111.1 miles from Jefferson City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $20,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 112.1 miles from Jefferson City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 200

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO 114.1 miles from Jefferson City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,280
Avg net price $12,780/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO 129.1 miles from Jefferson City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,268
Avg net price $17,562/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Spanish Wages Near Jefferson City

Jefferson City is part of the Jefferson City, MO metro area (BLS area code 27620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Interpreters and Translators $57,010 MO statewide $64,784
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $76,110 MO statewide $86,489
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,950 Jefferson City, MO $57,898
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,960 Jefferson City, MO $54,500
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $51,770 MO statewide $58,830
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $53,370 Jefferson City, MO $60,648
Writers and Authors $58,140 MO statewide $66,068
Human Resources Specialists $62,420 Jefferson City, MO $70,932

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.

Jefferson City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 42,565 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,205 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Jefferson City, MO?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Jefferson City. The closest is Westminster College in Fulton, MO (22.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Baptist University (94.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Jefferson City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Jefferson City are: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,110), Human Resources Specialists ($62,420), Writers and Authors ($58,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

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

Columbia, MO is 27.5 miles from Jefferson City and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Jefferson City an affordable place to study spanish?

Jefferson City’s median household income of $67,205 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City

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

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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