Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri · Public · 2,513 undergraduates
Of 22 programs with reported earnings, 21 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,046 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,926 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,426 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,425 |
| $110k and up | $17,220 |
| All families (average) | $12,780 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,633 | +$35,824 | clears the bar | $22,813 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,647 | +$26,838 | clears the bar | $20,305 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $55,213 | +$20,404 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,515 | +$49,706 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $44,705 | +$9,896 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,315 | +$42,506 | clears the bar | $25,094 | 0.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,923 | +$4,114 | clears the bar | $21,104 | 5.1 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $60,157 | +$25,348 | clears the bar | $23,031 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,785 | +$15,976 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $48,320 | +$13,511 | clears the bar | $19,875 | 1.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,596 | +$21,787 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $91,303 | +$56,494 | clears the bar | $14,185 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $44,010 | +$9,201 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,303 | +$17,494 | clears the bar | $18,518 | 1.1 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $43,405 | +$8,596 | clears the bar | $18,625 | 2.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 22 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.