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Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Public · General
Missouri Southern State University is a public institution in Joplin, MO. With a 97% admission rate and 1,170 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 3,101 students, offers 16 programs with earnings data, and has a 37% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
97%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,170
Enrollment
3,101
Completion Rate
37%
Cost of Attendance
$19,194
In-State Tuition
$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,800
Programs
16
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 16 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($19K)
Showing 16 of 16 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,273 | $66,025 | $19,194 | 3.2x | |
| 2 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,539 | $56,099 | $19,194 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,262 | $57,377 | $19,194 | 2.3x | |
| 4 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,783 | $40,509 | $19,194 | 1.9x | |
| 5 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,345 | $39,648 | $19,194 | 1.9x | |
| 6 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,647 | $42,457 | $19,194 | 1.8x | |
| 7 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,465 | $45,715 | $19,194 | 1.8x | |
| 8 | Education, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,166 | — | $19,194 | 1.8x | |
| 9 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,167 | $43,976 | $19,194 | 1.7x | |
| 10 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,149 | $55,730 | $19,194 | 1.6x | |
| 11 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,201 | $53,540 | $19,194 | 1.6x | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,309 | $31,724 | $19,194 | 1.5x | |
| 13 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,936 | — | $19,194 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $64,998 | $19,194 | — | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $79,902 | $19,194 | — | |
| 16 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $39,774 | $19,194 | — |