Best Spanish Schools Near Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)

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

Poplar Bluff, Missouri has 3 accredited schools offering spanish programs, with tuition ranging from $31,000 to $44,978 per year for indexed programs. Poplar Bluff has a population of about 16,243. 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 spanish-related role is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $76,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Poplar Bluff

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer spanish 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 61.7 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,030
Avg net price $15,882/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 129.8 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 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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#3

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 130.3 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 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

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 161.1 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 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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#5

Drury University

Springfield, MO 161.6 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 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

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 166.9 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 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

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#7

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO 174.7 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 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

#8

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO 264.1 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 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

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

Spanish Wages Near Poplar Bluff

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Interpreters and Translators $57,010
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $76,110
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,240
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,310
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $51,770
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,700
Writers and Authors $58,140
Human Resources Specialists $66,990

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

Metric Value Source
Population 16,243 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,035 Census 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

How many accredited spanish schools are near Poplar Bluff, MO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Poplar Bluff. The closest is Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO (61.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lyon College (95.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles in Missouri are: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,110), Human Resources Specialists ($66,990), Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($59,310). 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 spanish 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 spanish?

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

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

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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