State Technical College of Missouri
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state Missouri residents. no major red flags in the data. strong 82% graduation rate.
About This School
State Technical College of Missouri is a public institution located in Linn, Missouri with approximately 2,123 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,190 per year. The graduation rate is 82%, and the typical graduate earns $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
State Technical College of Missouri is a public technical school in Linn, Missouri. In 2018, the college saw its highest enrollment at 1,483 students for the 2018–2019 school year and there were about 600 graduates in May 2019. Enrollment exceeded 2,000 students for 2021's fall semester, and State Tech was named Missouri's fastest growing college by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
This is a strong option for students pursuing hands-on technical careers — graduates carry only $8,500 in median debt, which is remarkably low, and the college has been growing fast enough to earn recognition as Missouri's fastest-growing college. With median earnings of $44,400 a decade out, the return on investment looks solid, especially at a net price under $14,000 a year. Just keep in mind that as a small, specialized technical college in rural Linn, program options are limited, so make sure your intended field is actually offered here before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
State Technical College of Missouri graduates earn most above the national rate in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers ($90,503 vs $70,808 nationally), and most below it in Computer Programming ($50,755 vs $58,070).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 105 | $58,354 | $58,424 | −$70 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 103 | $90,503 | $70,808 | +$19,695 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 62 | $45,392 | $48,733 | −$3,341 |
| Precision Metal Working | 56 | $63,519 | $56,451 | +$7,068 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 39 | $54,641 | $58,236 | −$3,595 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 38 | $61,832 | $67,792 | −$5,960 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 37 | $81,000 | $69,017 | +$11,983 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 32 | $50,606 | $55,895 | −$5,289 |
| Computer Programming | 25 | $50,755 | $58,070 | −$7,315 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 22 | $58,407 | $64,519 | −$6,112 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 22 | $51,016 | $54,971 | −$3,955 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | $46,632 | $42,269 | +$4,363 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,123 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
State Technical College of Missouri
One Technology Drive
Linn, MO 65051-9607
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does State Technical College of Missouri cost?
The average net price at State Technical College of Missouri is about $15,190 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at State Technical College of Missouri?
State Technical College of Missouri has a graduation rate of 82%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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