Lindenwood University
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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Lindenwood University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 56th percentile among bachelor’s-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 Lindenwood University
Median pay of bachelor'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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | $98,053 | +24% | #3 of 24 | #2 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $97,217 | +9% | #165 of 966 | #88 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $66,965 | $89,675 | +5% | #38 of 99 | #31 | $23,842 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,752 | $86,526 | -6% | #218 of 459 | #189 | $23,343 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $50,509 | $69,956 | +19% | #70 of 275 | #41 | $29,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,842 | $66,383 | -13% | #568 of 796 | #485 | $23,000 |
| Business/Commerce | $47,821 | $63,524 | -7% | #174 of 271 | #111 | $26,650 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $50,426 | $63,385 | -7% | #136 of 187 | #109 | $29,630 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $45,011 | $63,077 | -24% | #420 of 452 | #388 | $23,250 |
| Public Health | — | $62,455 | +6% | #67 of 215 | #40 | $25,082 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,253 | $58,400 | +5% | #190 of 660 | #101 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $41,404 | $57,255 | -17% | #427 of 516 | #389 | $26,427 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $55,869 | -12% | #419 of 565 | #305 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $32,000 | $55,003 | -13% | #141 of 178 | #121 | $23,718 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,579 | $54,917 | -3% | #307 of 660 | #195 | $24,492 |
| Social Work | — | $53,359 | +3% | #168 of 420 | #77 | $25,250 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $36,653 | $52,598 | -6% | #130 of 207 | #88 | $21,850 |
| Biology | $30,486 | $50,669 | -11% | #666 of 841 | #567 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,314 | $48,991 | -10% | #442 of 610 | #371 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $46,244 | +12% | #96 of 423 | #54 | — |
| Psychology | $28,934 | $46,138 | -9% | #745 of 1027 | #587 | $25,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $34,433 | $45,810 | -22% | #51 of 54 | #41 | $23,804 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,083 | $43,329 | +9% | #69 of 255 | #37 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,314 | $41,633 | -12% | #611 of 680 | #583 | $25,250 |
| Education | $32,812 | $37,795 | -23% | #26 of 27 | #26 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $29,554 | — | — | — | — | $25,527 |
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.
The Lindenwood University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $321,677
- Avg rent near campus: $1,430/mo — vs ~$698/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 63042 (7.0% cap, Hazelwood)
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🏆 Where Lindenwood University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,900 | $19,900 |
| Room | $6,280 | |
| Board | $3,920 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $36,200 | $36,200 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Lindenwood University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology