University of Missouri Columbia: Faculty & Salaries

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Average
Faculty Salary
$133,000
Good
Quality of education at any specific college strongly depends on people who teach there.

In this report for University of Missouri Columbia we provide you with information about faculty structure, salaries, and class sizes, as well as comparisons to competing and nearby colleges.

Faculty Compensation and Workload

Full-time
Faculty
1,392
As a rule, adequately compensated instructors are better motivated and have more opportunities to concentrate on teaching; therefore, we consider faculty compensation to be an important factor for evaluating education quality.

Faculty monthly salaries at University of Missouri Columbia vary approximately from $5,000 to $16,000. The average full-time faculty salary at this college is approximately $133,000 a year, which is 20% higher than Missouri average faculty compensation.

Women faculty members at the school are paid $9,594 a month on average; which is much lower than average men faculty salaries, $12,397 a month.

Faculty Rank
School Average
MO Average
Difference

Professor
$184,152
$153,452
+20%

Associate professor
$125,052
$111,213
+12%

Assistant professor
$116,784
$97,400
+20%

Instructor
$72,780
$69,022
+5%

Lecturer
$65,676
$91,020
-28%

Annual Faculty Wages
Students to Faculty Ratios

University of Missouri Columbia Faculty Compensation and Workload Chart
Students to
Faculty Ratio
18 : 1
Medium
University of Missouri Columbia has a reasonably decent, 18:1 students-to-faculty ratio.

Low ratios typically imply smaller class size, more attention to students, better quality of education, and higher satisfaction both for students and instructors. High ratios are usually a sign of the opposite.

Use the charts above to compare faculty compensation and workload at University of Missouri Columbia versus nearby colleges.

Faculty Ranking and Demographics

The full-time faculty at University of Missouri Columbia includes 412 professors, 393 associate professors, 386 assistant professors, 199 instructors, and 2 lecturers - 727 men and 665 women:
University of Missouri Columbia Faculty Demographics Chart

Please note that faculty rank (e.g. associate professor, lecturer, instructor) is typically assigned by the college itself.

Alternatives to University of Missouri Columbia

Missouri University of Science and TechnologyMissouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO
Missouri University of Science and Technology Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $30k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. About 7,100 students. Unsafe campus. Top offerings include engineering, management, and computer science programs. SAT 1250, ACT 28 to enroll.

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Columbia College Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $12k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. About 6,100 students. Generally safe campus. Known for general studies, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered.

Maryville University of Saint LouisMaryville University of Saint LouisSaint Louis, MO
Maryville University of Saint Louis Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $25k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Over 10,000 students. Unsafe campus. Specializes in nursing, business, and computer science programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 25 to enroll.

Lindenwood UniversityLindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO
Lindenwood University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $19k. Affordable on-campus housing option. More than 7,000 students. Dangerous campus. Best known for offering education, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1070, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of Central MissouriUniversity of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO
University of Central Missouri Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $16k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 11,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for education, computer science, and nursing programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 21 to enroll.

Truman State UniversityTruman State UniversityKirksville, MO
Truman State University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $17k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Approximately 4,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Concentration on education, English and literature, and medical programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 26 to enroll.

A T Still University of Health SciencesA T Still University of Health SciencesKirksville, MO
A T Still University of Health Sciences Rating
Master's and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $54k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 3,800 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for offering medical, occupational therapy, and medical assistant programs.

Central Methodist University College of Graduate and Extended StudiesCentral Methodist University College of Graduate and Extended StudiesFayette, MO
Central Methodist University College of Graduate and Extended Studies Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Over 3,200 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering education, nursing, and business programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church.

William Woods UniversityWilliam Woods UniversityFulton, MO
William Woods University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $27k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Over 1,600 students. Dangerous campus. Best known for offering education, management, and business programs. ROTC programs. SAT 970, ACT 23 to enroll.

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and SciencesCentral Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and SciencesFayette, MO
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $26k. Affordable on-campus housing. More than 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Emphasis on biology, education, and nursing programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 980, ACT 21 to enroll.

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Stephens CollegeStephens CollegeColumbia, MO
Stephens College Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $25k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Around 600 students. Unsafe campus. Focus on theater and drama, medical assistant, and film and acting programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1110, ACT 22 to enroll.

Paul Mitchell the School Missouri ColumbiaPaul Mitchell the School Missouri ColumbiaColumbia, MO
Paul Mitchell the School Missouri Columbia Rating
Outstanding retention rate. More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Westminster College FultonWestminster College FultonFulton, MO
Westminster College Fulton Rating
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $30k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 700 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for business, management, and occupational therapy programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1000, ACT 21 to enroll.

Missouri College of Cosmetology and EstheticsMissouri College of Cosmetology and EstheticsJefferson City, MO
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics Rating
Excellent retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Lincoln UniversityLincoln UniversityJefferson City, MO
Lincoln University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $14k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Approximately 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Emphasis on nursing, business, and management programs. ROTC programs.

Central Christian College of the BibleCentral Christian College of the BibleMoberly, MO
Central Christian College of the Bible Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $9k. On-campus housing option. Over 200 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in theology and religion program. Affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. ACT 21 to enroll.

Moberly Area Community CollegeMoberly Area Community CollegeMoberly, MO
Moberly Area Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $7k. Affordable on-campus housing. Over 5,100 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on general studies, nursing, and education programs.

State Technical College of MissouriState Technical College of MissouriLinn, MO
State Technical College of Missouri Rating
Associate's degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $12k. Affordable on-campus housing. Approximately 2,200 students. Safe campus. Well known for their industrial technologies, electrical and electronics, and construction programs.

Missouri Valley CollegeMissouri Valley CollegeMarshall, MO
Missouri Valley College Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $21k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Around 1,600 students. Unsafe campus. Emphasis on management, business, and occupational therapy programs. ROTC programs. SAT 980, ACT 18 to enroll.

Saline County Career CenterSaline County Career CenterMarshall, MO
Saline County Career Center Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Academy of Salon ProfessionalsAcademy of Salon ProfessionalsSedalia, MO
Academy of Salon Professionals Rating
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

State Fair Community CollegeState Fair Community CollegeSedalia, MO
State Fair Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Around 3,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Strong emphasis on general studies, nursing, and medical programs. ROTC programs are available.

Pike Lincoln Technical CenterPike Lincoln Technical CenterEolia, MO
Pike Lincoln Technical Center Rating
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Best known for nursing, medical assistant, and medical programs.

Hannibal LaGrange UniversityHannibal LaGrange UniversityHannibal, MO
Hannibal LaGrange University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $24k. Affordable on-campus housing. Roughly 500 students. Safe campus. Specializes in education, nursing, and management programs. Affiliated with Southern Baptist Church. ACT 21 to enroll.

Four Rivers Career CenterFour Rivers Career CenterWashington, MO
Four Rivers Career Center Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $17k. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

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