Is Missouri State University-West Plains worth it?
Missouri State University-West Plains is a public, two-year institution in West Plains, Missouri (small town). It awarded 258 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, registered nursing and teacher education and professional development.
Employer and job title data for Missouri State University-West Plains is being added
Federal data below is live now. When the scan lands, this page will show graduates found employed, top employers, first and current job titles, industries, metros and the trend by class year.
- Employers and job titles from public professional profiles
- Industries, metros and states graduates were found in
- Found employed by class year, 2020 to 2025
Claimed schools are scanned first
Federal data
Federal context for Missouri State University-West Plains
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$32,609
Median earnings 4 years after
$40,257
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,922
Average net price
$9,750
Completion rate
41%
Completions (2024)
258
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
965
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $28,365 | $35,742 | 48 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $56,681 | $68,466 | 39 |
| Agriculture, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Animal Sciences | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Food Science and Technology | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Food Science and Technology | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plant Sciences | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 68 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 65 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Associate | 31 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 19 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | 10 |
| Child Development | Associate | 8 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | Associate | 5 |
| Viticulture and Enology | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 39% | 937 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 297 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 165 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 132 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 110 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 103 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 92 |
Similar schools
Other public two year schools in Missouri
Same state, same sector, nearest by completions.
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
71%
completion rate
92
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageNorth Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO
58%
completion rate
483
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageMineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
49%
completion rate
572
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFor school staff
Claim this page
Correct your page, verify your outcomes, and add the graduates a public profile scan cannot see. Claimed schools are scanned first.
Sources: federal figures for Missouri State University-West Plains. 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