Public Institution
Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University is located in Joplin, Missouri. The campus provides a close-knit atmosphere for its students. It is known for its international emphasis, offering unique study abroad opportunities. The university's location provides access to the Ozark region's natural beauty.
Programs
12
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$36,225
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
45/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$8,400
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,800/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Missouri Southern State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 35% of students receive Pell Grants; 35% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $9,021 | $36,084 |
| $30K – $48K | $10,467 | $41,868 |
| $48K – $75K | $12,646 | $50,584 |
| $75K – $110K | $15,035 | $60,140 |
| $110K+ | $15,196 | $60,784 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,400 | $33,600 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Missouri Southern State University
12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
80
|
$62,273/yr | High | 18.7x |
| Business Compare across schools → |
67
|
$44,262/yr | High | 16.1x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
50
|
$33,167/yr | Moderate | 12.1x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools → |
46
|
$36,345/yr | High | 10.8x |
| Health & Physical Education Compare across schools → |
44
|
$34,465/yr | Moderate | 12.6x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
44
|
$31,149/yr | High | 15.6x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
41
|
$34,647/yr | High | 11.6x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
41
|
$30,201/yr | High | 14.9x |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools → |
33
|
$36,783/yr | Low | 11.1x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
32
|
$27,936/yr | Moderate | 7.3x |
| Fine Arts Compare across schools → |
31
|
$29,309/yr | Moderate | 8.4x |
| Education Compare across schools → |
29
|
$34,166/yr | High | 9.2x |