Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, Missouri · Public · 13,313 undergraduates
Of 85 programs with reported earnings, 81 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 161 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,718 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,529 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,905 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,770 |
| $110k and up | $20,576 |
| All families (average) | $17,613 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $38,413 | +$3,604 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 6.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,956 | +$9,147 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $93,738 | +$58,929 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,247 | +$25,438 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,333 | +$31,524 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,227 | +$37,418 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,897 | +$17,088 | clears the bar | $21,550 | 1.3 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $49,053 | +$14,244 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,615 | +$44,806 | clears the bar | $26,020 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $61,070 | +$26,261 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $44,969 | +$10,160 | clears the bar | $35,589 | 3.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,215 | +$21,406 | clears the bar | $22,419 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $99,031 | +$64,222 | clears the bar | $15,361 | 0.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,614 | +$35,805 | clears the bar | $22,772 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,746 | +$14,937 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 1.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 85 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.