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Truman State University

Kirksville, MO truman.edu 2,666 students

Truman State University is located in Kirksville, Missouri, offering a traditional college town experience. Its relatively small size fosters a close-knit community among students. Known for its strong liberal arts focus, Truman attracts academically driven individuals. The university notably carries the name of President Harry Truman, a Missourian, reflecting a connection to public service.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$37,447
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,470
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $17,870/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Truman State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 15% of students receive Pell Grants; 28% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $7,322 $29,288
$30K – $48K $7,585 $30,340
$48K – $75K $11,125 $44,500
$75K – $110K $14,616 $58,464
$110K+ $15,816 $63,264
Sticker price (no aid) $9,470 $37,880
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 Truman State University

16 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
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
88
$74,794/yr Very High 25.7x
Nursing Compare across schools →
81
$68,736/yr High 16.8x
Accounting Compare across schools →
80
$59,919/yr Very High 18.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
75
$50,422/yr High 18.7x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
57
$32,176/yr Moderate 14.6x
Political Science Compare across schools →
48
$39,813/yr Very High 9.5x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
44
$26,865/yr Moderate 14.2x
Biology Compare across schools →
42
$31,435/yr High 13.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
40
$31,853/yr High 12.9x
Agriculture Compare across schools →
36
$36,853/yr High 11.5x
Public Health Compare across schools →
36
$30,911/yr High 7.2x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools →
36
$28,801/yr High 6.6x
History Compare across schools →
36
$25,010/yr High 11.0x
English Compare across schools →
30
$29,001/yr Very High 10.4x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
29
$15,998/yr Moderate 10.4x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
19
$16,569/yr Very High 3.4x