Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains, Missouri · Public · 965 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 34 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,115 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,729 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,540 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,951 |
| $110k and up | $12,298 |
| All families (average) | $9,750 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $35,742 | +$933 | clears the bar | $9,625 | 10.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $68,466 | +$33,657 | clears the bar | $14,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $40,895 | +$6,086 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 41% 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.