Is Lincoln University worth it?
Lincoln University is a public, four-year institution in Jefferson City, Missouri (small city). It awarded 310 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, agriculture and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,139
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,859
Median earnings 10 years after
$39,463
Average net price
$19,092
Completion rate
21%
Completions (2024)
310
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
1,392
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,331 | $48,276 | 68 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,592 | $79,520 | 61 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,331 | $48,315 | 42 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $62,183 | $71,924 | 31 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | Bachelor's | $35,426 | $45,788 | 28 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $33,262 | $36,835 | 27 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,467 | N/A | 23 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Bachelor's | $26,760 | N/A | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $21,282 | $40,887 | 19 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $32,951 | N/A | 19 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $26,356 | N/A | 18 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agriculture, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 11 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 28% | 1,525 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 940 |
| Public Administration | 12% | 665 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 409 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 297 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 215 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 195 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 189 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lincoln University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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