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Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO missouriwestern.edu 2,372 students

Missouri Western State University is located in St. Joseph, Missouri, providing a setting that blends a smaller campus environment with access to a city's amenities. The university fosters a close-knit student community, known for its focus on career-oriented programs. A defining feature is its emphasis on applied learning experiences, preparing students for practical application of their knowledge.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$41,034
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,800
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $17,500/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Missouri Western State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 28% of students receive Pell Grants; 30% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $10,342 $41,368
$30K – $48K $11,014 $44,056
$48K – $75K $12,834 $51,336
$75K – $110K $16,231 $64,924
$110K+ $17,619 $70,476
Sticker price (no aid) $9,800 $39,200
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 Western State University

17 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 →
83
$70,938/yr High 17.5x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
76
$55,955/yr Very High 15.7x
Accounting Compare across schools →
71
$47,202/yr Very High 14.5x
Finance Compare across schools →
63
$47,265/yr Very High 11.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
60
$41,902/yr High 11.8x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
53
$39,808/yr Moderate 10.8x
Marketing Compare across schools →
51
$43,070/yr Very High 10.0x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools →
47
$47,141/yr Very High 11.0x
Biology Compare across schools →
47
$40,936/yr High 11.4x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
44
$36,557/yr Moderate 10.8x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
42
$33,183/yr High 7.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
41
$33,695/yr High 9.0x
Design Compare across schools →
39
$37,200/yr High 8.5x
Social Work Compare across schools →
36
$33,532/yr Moderate 10.3x
Psychology Compare across schools →
31
$30,079/yr High 7.9x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
29
$26,929/yr Moderate 5.9x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools →
27
$32,199/yr High 7.2x