Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO · Public · Visit Website

Southeast Missouri State University's main campus is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with additional regional campuses throughout the area. Known for its historic teacher education programs, the university also houses the Holland College of Arts and Media. Students can participate in a variety of NCAA Division I athletics as Redhawks.

Programs Analyzed
29
Avg Grad Earnings
$40,342/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
51/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$9,496/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 29% of students receive Pell Grants and 34% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $11,453 $45,812 8.8x
$30K – $48K $11,371 $45,484 8.9x
$48K – $75K $13,576 $54,304 7.4x
$75K – $110K $18,253 $73,012 5.5x
$110K+ $19,562 $78,248 5.2x
Sticker price (no aid) $9,496 $37,984 10.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Southeast Missouri State University

29 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
Compare across schools
83 $68,302/yr High 19.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Compare across schools
82 $58,964/yr Very High 21.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services
Compare across schools
80 $46,736/yr Very High 23.2x
Accounting and Related Services
Compare across schools
78 $53,737/yr Very High 17.8x
Computer/Information Technology Administration
Compare across schools
70 $62,891/yr Very High 15.6x
Business Administration
Compare across schools
67 $41,604/yr High 15.6x
Industrial Production Technologies
Compare across schools
65 $56,951/yr Moderate 18.4x
Agricultural Business and Management
Compare across schools
65 $44,418/yr High 16.0x
Marketing
Compare across schools
61 $42,482/yr Very High 15.4x
Public Relations & Advertising
Compare across schools
61 $40,127/yr High 16.7x
Plant Sciences
Compare across schools
57 $48,546/yr High 14.6x
Engineering Technology, General
Compare across schools
54 $41,437/yr High 18.6x
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Compare across schools
53 $38,382/yr High 9.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Compare across schools
53 $36,537/yr Moderate 11.8x
Social Sciences, General
Compare across schools
48 $37,193/yr High 8.8x
Hospitality Administration/Management
Compare across schools
47 $34,395/yr High 10.9x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Compare across schools
44 $34,638/yr Moderate 11.6x
Biology, General
Compare across schools
43 $31,420/yr High 13.5x
Teacher Education
Compare across schools
42 $34,206/yr High 9.2x
Communication and Media Studies
Compare across schools
40 $35,282/yr High 11.5x
Teacher Education
Compare across schools
39 $33,760/yr High 8.1x
Psychology, General
Compare across schools
37 $30,477/yr High 11.1x
Social Work
Compare across schools
36 $32,224/yr Moderate 11.0x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Compare across schools
35 $35,464/yr Low 11.7x
Special Education and Teaching
Compare across schools
31 $37,450/yr High 8.5x
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools
31 $28,421/yr Moderate 8.5x
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Compare across schools
29 $31,250/yr High 9.7x
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Compare across schools
22 $26,668/yr High 6.2x
International/Global Studies
Compare across schools
20 $25,984/yr Moderate 5.8x
Compare any program at Southeast Missouri State University with another school. Use the comparison tool →
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →