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1,392
students enrolled
19,000
alumni, as the college reports
258
degrees and certificates a year
21%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$19,092
average net price a year
Tuition $7,370 in state, $14,962 out of state
$32,185
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,463
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 19% | 48 |
| Health professions | 12% | 30 |
| Education | 11% | 29 |
| Family & consumer sciences | 9% | 22 |
| Security & protective services | 8% | 20 |
AI and data programs
Lincoln University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Lincoln University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cole County, where the college is.
104
open professional jobs
13
entry level
3%
ask for AI skills
3 jobs
2.7%
unemployment in Cole County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$73,273
median household income
Cole County
44%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (10 open), sales (4 open), operations (10 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (4 open).
Hiring most: State of Missouri (39), Lincoln University (10), Army National Guard Units (5), Hitachi (4), Barr Engineering (3), Missouri Public Service Commission (3), Chipotle Mexican Grill (2), Coinbase (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (14), Finance (10), Operations (10), Data & Analytics (8), Programs (6), Legal (5). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Central Workforce Development Board.
- Capital City Job CenterJefferson City · 573-526-8115 · 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Harris-Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis · 960 students
- Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph · 2,219 students
- Truman State UniversityKirksville · 2,513 students
- Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin · 3,019 students
- Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville · 4,378 students
- University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis · 5,024 students
Common questions
- How big is Lincoln University?
- Lincoln University enrolls about 1,392 students and is a public 4-year institution in Jefferson City, Missouri. It awards about 258 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lincoln University?
- 21% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lincoln University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,185 six years after entry and $39,463 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lincoln University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Lincoln University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Lincoln University?
- 104 open professional jobs are listed in Cole County, 13 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. State of Missouri has the most openings.
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