Is Missouri Southern State University worth it?
Missouri Southern State University is a public, four-year institution in Joplin, Missouri (small city). It awarded 1,096 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, criminal justice and liberal arts and sciences.
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Federal context for Missouri Southern State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,813
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,419
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,620
Average net price
$12,007
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
1,096
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,019
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $44,262 | $55,286 | 215 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $36,345 | $39,419 | 119 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $52,539 | $64,765 | 104 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $62,273 | $75,985 | 70 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $36,783 | $46,892 | 67 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,149 | $40,412 | 58 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,167 | $49,114 | 49 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,647 | $41,008 | 29 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $30,201 | $41,771 | 28 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $34,465 | $58,701 | 26 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $31,103 | $46,582 | 26 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $27,936 | $49,855 | 26 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $34,058 | $42,086 | 25 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $34,166 | $39,273 | 24 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $44,060 | N/A | 20 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 155 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 50 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 50 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Associate | 42 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 42 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 25 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27% | 3,550 |
| Educational Services | 16% | 2,062 |
| Public Administration | 9% | 1,165 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 1,152 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 1,018 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 685 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 560 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 499 |
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Sources: federal figures for Missouri Southern State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page