Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, Missouri · Private, nonprofit · 1,341 undergraduates
All 15 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,978 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,947 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,633 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,016 |
| $110k and up | $23,857 |
| All families (average) | $21,677 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $71,927 | +$37,118 | clears the bar | $18,600 | 0.5 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $50,567 | +$15,758 | clears the bar | $13,487 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,525 | +$43,716 | clears the bar | $22,308 | 0.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $56,186 | +$21,377 | clears the bar | $22,238 | 1 yr |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,770 | +$23,961 | clears the bar | $19,550 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,058 | +$8,249 | clears the bar | $23,512 | 2.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $56,182 | +$21,373 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $36,697 | +$1,888 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 12.2 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $62,016 | +$27,207 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $41,618 | +$6,809 | clears the bar | $25,762 | 3.8 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,644 | +$19,835 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $51,304 | +$16,495 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $38,801 | +$3,992 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Doctoral Degree | $80,017 | +$45,208 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral Degree | $78,101 | +$43,292 | clears the bar | $115,500 | 2.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.