Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, Missouri · Public · 4,378 undergraduates
All 32 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 67 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,176 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,447 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,959 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,423 |
| $110k and up | $20,796 |
| All families (average) | $16,244 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $63,051 | +$28,242 | clears the bar | $15,924 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $77,811 | +$43,002 | clears the bar | $20,499 | 0.5 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $46,807 | +$11,998 | clears the bar | $15,568 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $42,508 | +$7,699 | clears the bar | $23,350 | 3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,907 | +$23,098 | clears the bar | $17,844 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $46,501 | +$11,692 | clears the bar | $26,100 | 2.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $48,246 | +$13,437 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,012 | +$15,203 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $50,060 | +$15,251 | clears the bar | $16,333 | 1.1 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $58,035 | +$23,226 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $49,872 | +$15,063 | clears the bar | $24,436 | 1.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $57,705 | +$22,896 | clears the bar | $20,288 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,179 | +$17,370 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,827 | +$8,018 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,564 | +$22,755 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 54% 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.