Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 9,759 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 10,132 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 11,233 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 14,578 | |
| $110,001+ | 15,083 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $42,620 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 65% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10% | |
| Black | 7% | |
| Asian | 3% | |
| Two or more races | 1% | |
| Nonresident / international | 5% |
Other Four-year institutions in MO
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A T Still University of Health Sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Aquinas Institute of Theology | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Arizona College of Nursing-St Louis | Not reported | Not reported | $34,657 |
| Avila University | Not reported | 52.4% | $52,773 |
| Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing | Not reported | Not reported | $84,393 |
| Bolivar Technical College | Not reported | 91.7% | Not reported |
| Bryan University | Not reported | 89.6% | $28,725 |
| Calvary University | Not reported | 52.2% | $45,421 |
| Central Christian College of the Bible | Not reported | 21.9% | $34,675 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Not reported | 0.0% | $48,991 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Not reported | 51.2% | $48,991 |
| Chamberlain University-Missouri | Not reported | 100.0% | $92,405 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. | $79,023 | $58,070 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $75,985 | $88,910 | $25,774 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $75,295 | $92,374 | Not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $67,589 | $61,982 | $25,374 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | $64,765 | $68,245 | $21,463 |
| Public Health. | $63,965 | $58,808 | Not reported |
| Political Science and Government. | $62,576 | $63,293 | Not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $58,701 | $54,562 | $24,947 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $58,131 | $125,988 | Not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $56,097 | $65,389 | $13,375 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $55,286 | $68,407 | $20,737 |
| Social Work. | $49,855 | $51,790 | $25,983 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $49,114 | $55,378 | $24,120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $46,892 | $53,072 | $31,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $46,582 | $46,706 | $23,147 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $42,086 | $57,702 | $18,649 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $41,771 | $56,359 | $18,350 |
| Psychology, General. | $41,008 | $50,706 | $23,609 |
| Sociology. | $40,957 | $52,657 | Not reported |
| Biology, General. | $40,412 | $57,214 | $17,750 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10