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Cox College
Springfield, Missouri · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 1423 N Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65802 · Phone: (417) 269-3401 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cox College is a private non-profit trade school in Springfield, MO offering radiology & sonography and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and nursing/OT bodies.
Cox College graduates carry a median debt of $20,000 and earn a median of $56,867 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the state average completion rate is 69.3%, but this campus's comparison is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Cox College; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid, and 35.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $50,810 | $73,080 | $80,770 |
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | $38,289 | $18,444 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Cox College is a private non-profit school in Springfield, Missouri that participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV). The campus is accredited, with accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Higher Learning Commission, and the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Its trade and career training is concentrated in two program families: radiology & sonography programs, which account for 18 recent completions, and medical assistant programs, with 1 completion. Total undergraduate enrollment is 540, with 19 trade program completers reported.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 69.3% for comparable Missouri programs, though this campus's own completion rate relative to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $20,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $56,867. About 35.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of financially eligible students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its concentration in radiology, sonography, and medical assisting, Cox College may suit students pursuing focused, clinical-track training in a midsize city setting rather than a broad general-education path. Whether the programs suit adult career-changers specifically depends on program length and schedule details not included here; prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcomes data, check with the listed accreditors or search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cox College offers radiology & sonography programs (18 completions) and medical assistant programs (1 completion). These are its two reported trade program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Cox College is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association/Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Higher Learning Commission, and the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Cox College participates in Title IV federal student aid programs. About 35.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate for comparable Missouri programs is 69.3%, but Cox College's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $20,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $56,867, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (417) 269-3401 or visit coxcollege.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cox College is a private non-profit institution. Non-profit status generally means the school is not operated for shareholder profit, though this doesn't by itself indicate program quality or cost.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors, and review official outcomes data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?176770.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows focused clinical programs in radiology, sonography, and medical assisting in a midsize city, but specific fit for adult career-changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data. Contact the school to ask about options for working adults.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cox College at (417) 269-3401 or through its website, coxcollege.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in the inputs provided. Use the College Scorecard link to look up nearby institutions with similar programs for comparison.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.