Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, Missouri · Public · 3,019 undergraduates
All 24 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 68 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,759 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,132 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,233 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,578 |
| $110k and up | $15,083 |
| All families (average) | $12,007 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,286 | +$20,477 | clears the bar | $18,116 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,086 | +$7,277 | clears the bar | $17,860 | 2.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $39,419 | +$4,610 | clears the bar | $19,504 | 4.2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $46,892 | +$12,083 | clears the bar | $21,604 | 1.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,582 | +$11,773 | clears the bar | $19,990 | 1.7 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $64,765 | +$29,956 | clears the bar | $17,963 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,412 | +$5,603 | clears the bar | $15,426 | 2.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,114 | +$14,305 | clears the bar | $21,616 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,985 | +$41,176 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,008 | +$6,199 | clears the bar | $20,249 | 3.3 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $67,589 | +$32,780 | clears the bar | $22,143 | 0.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,855 | +$15,046 | clears the bar | $21,234 | 1.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,701 | +$23,892 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1 yr |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $56,097 | +$21,288 | clears the bar | $13,375 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $41,771 | +$6,962 | clears the bar | $18,686 | 2.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 24 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 42% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.