Southern Missouri Technical Institute ★ Hidden gem
West Plains, Missouri · Public · 90 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,145 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,144 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,916 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,428 |
| All families (average) | $22,260 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,710 | +$7,901 | clears the bar | $8,871 | 1.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,624 | +$11,815 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 60% of students receive Pell grants · 83% 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.