Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri · Public · 2,219 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,243 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,674 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,965 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,119 |
| $110k and up | $17,764 |
| All families (average) | $13,251 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,875 | +$40,066 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $51,174 | +$16,365 | clears the bar | $21,102 | 1.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $45,251 | +$10,442 | clears the bar | $17,875 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,581 | +$27,772 | clears the bar | $22,810 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $57,213 | +$22,404 | clears the bar | $21,606 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,505 | +$18,696 | clears the bar | $24,935 | 1.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $52,709 | +$17,900 | clears the bar | $19,947 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $39,163 | +$4,354 | clears the bar | $19,493 | 4.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,402 | +$11,593 | clears the bar | $25,753 | 2.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,025 | +$25,216 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $57,015 | +$22,206 | clears the bar | $18,143 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $33,183 | -$1,626 | falls short | $20,371 | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,011 | +$32,202 | clears the bar | $19,381 | 0.6 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $40,716 | +$5,907 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,728 | +$6,919 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 38% 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.