Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Public · 3,019 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$48K
In-state tuition
$9K
Out-of-state tuition
$18K
Graduation rate
39%
Acceptance rate
97%
Median debt
$11K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $20K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1065 |
| ACT composite (median) | 21.0 |
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $42K |
| SAT math (median) | 545 |
| Undergraduate composition | 65% White · 7% Black · 10% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | www.mssu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $54K | $19K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $50K | $20K |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | $47K | $18K |
| Public Health. | $45K | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $38K | $19K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $32K | $24K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $32K | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $31K | $18K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $30K | $24K |
| Social Work. | $30K | $18K |
| Psychology, General. | $30K | $16K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $29K | $22K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MO
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $16K | 77% | $15K | $70K |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $10K | 59% | $15K | $53K |
| Saint Louis Community College | $4K | 22% | $4K | $40K |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $4K | — | $6K | $44K |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $4K | 34% | $6K | $40K |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $13K | 56% | $12K | $63K |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $10K | 61% | $14K | $49K |
| University of Central Missouri | $10K | 52% | $14K | $53K |
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