$128.9M
Total Annual Economic Impact
964
Jobs Supported for Missourians
$57.2M
Annual Labor Income Generated
$5.3M
Annual State & Local Fiscal
Revenue Generated
2.3:1
Public Return on Investment
$7,300
Associate’s Grad Annual
Wage Premium Missouri
Higher Education, Higher Earnings
- Crowder graduates earn $7,300 more annually than high school graduates.
- Over a lifetime, this translates to $320,000 in additional income.
- In 2023, Crowder awarded 44.9% of all college degrees in its service area, led by General Studies and Nursing.
Affordable Access, Minimal Debt
- Tuition averages under $15,000 for a two-year degree.
- In-district tuition and common fees $171 per credit hour, totaling $5,000–$6,000 per year. Nearly half the cost of four-year universities in Missouri.
- Crowder’s affordability—enhanced by Missouri’s A+ Scholarship—keeps students close to home and reduces financial barriers.
- Without Crowder, many residents would face limited or costlier education options, hurting regional economic development