C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
41/100 · earnings-weighted

Crowder College

2-Year Public
📍 Neosho, Missouri 64850
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
B
67/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,865
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,297
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Crowder College ▼

19% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$230,423
Avg Monthly Rent
$967
1-Year Change
+7.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Crowder College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,987
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,698
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,000
Median debt at graduation
49.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Crowder College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$62,875$71,489-12%#838 of 962#743$11,655
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25,875$49,329+1%#264 of 547#180$8,100
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$48,354-17%#161 of 176#149—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$33,436$40,663-4%#350 of 476#318$14,400
Agricultural Business and Management$25,932$40,401-16%#17 of 21#17—
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$33,370$38,267-8%#95 of 124#75—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,643$35,858-19%#857 of 947#795$7,365
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$19,814$34,656-3%#11 of 21#10$6,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Crowder College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $230,423
  • Avg rent near campus: $967/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 64804 (4.9% cap, Joplin)

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🏆 Where Crowder College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
of 28 schools
#11
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
of 48 schools
#16
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
of 100 schools
#21
Agricultural Business and Management, General
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,152 $4,152
Total Cost (On-Campus) $23,156 $23,156

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
57%
Receive Pell Grants
13%
Take Out Loans
$5,297
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,380
$30,001 - $48,000$4,400
$48,001 - $75,000$6,779
$75,001 - $110,000$8,554
$110,001+$11,532

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 291 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 154 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 101 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 56 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 53 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 46 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 35 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 28 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 25 grads/yr Information Technology 25 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 24 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 21 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 18 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 18 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 17 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 17 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Crowder College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs
Bus drivers, transit and intercity
$57k/yr 158,800 jobs
Bus drivers, school
$47k/yr 387,300 jobs
Light truck drivers
$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
$37k/yr 243,900 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Student Demographics

3,865
Total Students
62%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)
19%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Hispanic 14%
Black 1%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 5%
Off-Campus (Renters) 19%
With Family 76%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~742 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 56%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Crowder College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Crowder College?
Tuition at Crowder College is $4,152 for in-state students and $4,152 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,297.
What is the graduation rate at Crowder College?
The graduation rate at Crowder College is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Crowder College a good school?
Crowder College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Crowder College?
Crowder College has a total enrollment of 3,865 students.
Is there rental demand near Crowder College?
Yes! Approximately 19% of students at Crowder College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 742 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology