Lincoln University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Lincoln University at a glance

• 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

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.

• 115

  open professional jobs

• 14

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Cole County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $73,273

  median household income

  Cole County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (15 open), sales (7 open), operations (12 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (6 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: State of Missouri (47), Lincoln University (12), Army National Guard Units (5), Hitachi (3), Missouri Public Service Commission (3), Nestlé (3), Central Bank (2), Missouri Economic Development Council (2).

What they hire for: Finance (15), Operations (12), Engineering (11), Data & Analytics (7), Sales (7), Human Resources (6). Finance 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

All Missouri colleges

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?

115 open professional jobs are listed in Cole County, 14 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. State of Missouri has the most openings.