Missouri Western State University
Basic Information
Type
Public
Geographical Reach
Regional
Location
Saint Joseph, MO
Population
120,000
Website
https://www.missouriwestern.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
2,372
Men / Women
41% / 59%
White
74%
Black
11%
Mixed
9%
Native American
2%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
1%
International
1%
From State
79%
From Region
14%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
24%
Business & Economics
21%
Education
9%
Life & Natural Sciences
9%
Arts
6%
Computer Science
3%
Professional
2%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,306
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$20,866
Est. In-State Cost
$13,332
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$26,992
10-Year ROI
$143,000
ROI Percentile
48th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
54%
4-Year Graduation Rate
23%
6-Year Graduation Rate
39%
Transfer-Out Rate
28%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50%)
Sunshine Hours
2,680 (63%)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (76%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
100%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Western State University | 513 | 35% / 65% | 3% | $52,718 | 97% | ||
| Computer Science | 13 — | 85% / 15% | 0% | $72,375 | 85 | — | |
| Cybersecurity | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $67,771 | 80 | — | |
| Information Technology | — — | — | — | $67,319 | 80 | — | |
| Chemistry | 2 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $56,732 | 62 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 8 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | $52,005 | 50 | — | |
| Biology | 35 — | 26% / 74% | 3% | $48,681 | 41 | 95% | |
| Wildlife Management | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $45,415 | 31 | 100% | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $62,220 | 72 | — | |
| Kinesiology | 32 — | 28% / 72% | 3% | $46,279 | 34 | 100% | |
| Nursing | 82 — | 17% / 83% | 5% | $72,447 | 85 | 99% | |
| Public Health | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,925 | 55 | — | |
| Respiratory Care | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $55,765 | 60 | — | |
| Accounting | 25 — | 48% / 52% | 0% | $60,816 | 70 | 100% | |
| Business Administration | 32 +6 | 59% / 41% | 6% | $50,170 | 45 | 98% | |
| Economics | — — | — | — | $61,095 | 70 | — | |
| Finance | 8 +2 | 88% / 12% | 0% | $65,671 | 77 | 100% | |
| Health Information Management | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $60,207 | 69 | 94% | |
| Logistics | 7 +2 | 71% / 29% | 14% | $50,170 | 45 | 98% | |
| Marketing | 16 +3 | 62% / 38% | 6% | $55,875 | 60 | 100% | |
| Recreation Management | 12 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $41,623 | 21 | 100% | |
| Communication | 11 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | $53,958 | 55 | 94% | |
| Criminal Justice | 24 — | 46% / 54% | 0% | $46,095 | 33 | 90% | |
| History | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $39,902 | 17 | 94% | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 31 — | 32% / 68% | 3% | $49,458 | 43 | 93% | |
| International/Global Studies | — — | — | — | $50,411 | 46 | — | |
| Philosophy | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,557 | 31 | — | |
| Political Science | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $51,773 | 50 | — | |
| Pre-Law | 8 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,812 | 41 | — | |
| Psychology | 30 — | 23% / 77% | 3% | $35,074 | 8 | 95% | |
| Public Relations | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $51,912 | 50 | — | |
| Social Work | 20 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $44,133 | 27 | 94% | |
| Sociology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $43,220 | 25 | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 13 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $39,329 | 15 | 97% | |
| Elementary Education | 20 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $39,329 | 15 | 98% | |
| English Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $48,115 | 39 | 94% | |
| Special Education | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,439 | 31 | — | |
| Teacher Education | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $48,115 | 39 | 94% | |
| Animation | 9 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $45,313 | 31 | — | |
| Art Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $46,552 | 34 | — | |
| Film Production | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $36,727 | 10 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 13 — | 8% / 92% | 8% | $40,893 | 19 | 95% | |
| Music | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $37,870 | 12 | — | |
| Music Education | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $48,115 | 39 | 94% | |
| Studio Art | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $36,268 | 10 | — | |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $64,578 | 76 | 100% | |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | — — | — | — | $69,885 | 82 | — | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology | 7 — | 86% / 14% | 0% | $69,519 | 82 | — |