State Technical College of Missouri
State Technical College of Missouri offers over 35 degree and certificate programs with a strong focus on hands-on training in fields like heavy equipment maintenance, electrical work, and various engineering technologies. The college emphasizes practical experience, utilizing over 50 labs, an airport, and a utility field to simulate real-world environments. State Tech is known as "The Employers' Choice" due to its strong industry partnerships and a career services program that helps graduates connect with over 3,000 registered employers through its "Hire Eagles" portal and annual career expo.
Programs Analyzed
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Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at State Technical College of Missouri
14 trade programs at State Technical College of Missouri, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Truck Driving & CDL
Ground Transportation Compare nationwide → Compare in MO → |
84 | $50,941/yr | $8,750 |
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Electrical Installation
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Compare nationwide → |
72 | $54,080/yr | $12,000 |
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Computer Networking
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Compare nationwide → Compare in MO → |
62 | $41,270/yr | $11,091 |
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Heavy Equipment Technology
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Compare nationwide → |
61 | $55,282/yr | $12,000 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in MO → |
61 | $41,050/yr | $9,187 |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare nationwide → Compare in MO → |
61 | $30,368/yr | — |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in MO → |
59 | $42,544/yr | $12,000 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in MO → |
58 | $47,669/yr | — |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare nationwide → Compare in MO → |
58 | $47,325/yr | $11,474 |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare nationwide → Compare in MO → |
54 | $43,723/yr | — |
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Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
53 | $50,931/yr | $12,000 |
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Dental Assisting
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in MO → |
52 | $32,797/yr | — |
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Drafting & Design Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
50 | $49,789/yr | $11,700 |
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Radiologic Technology
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
49 | $49,762/yr | — |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Missouri
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Missouri, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Missouri
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Missouri. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Linn
Other cities in Missouri with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Linn.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 14 trade and vocational programs at State Technical College of Missouri using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.