Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 80 graduates a year
Missouri Southern State University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri Southern State University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 352 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $47,076 | $55,475 | #176 | $32,974 |
| 353 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $47,026 | $55,634 | #174 | $41,319 |
| 354 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $46,931 | $48,722 | #345 | $36,597 |
| 355 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $46,892 | $50,278 | #315 | $36,783 |
| 356 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $46,844 | $43,086 | #430 | $30,437 |
| 357 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $46,844 | $43,086 | #431 | $30,437 |
| 358 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $46,844 | $43,086 | #432 | $30,437 |
Other Majors at Missouri Southern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,985 | $62,273 | #863 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,295 | — | #349 of 459 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $64,765 | $52,539 | #30 of 61 |
| Public Health | $63,965 | — | #52 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,576 | — | #268 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,701 | $34,465 | #144 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,286 | $44,262 | #235 of 271 |
| Social Work | $49,855 | $27,936 | #274 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,114 | $33,167 | #514 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,771 | $30,201 | #614 of 660 |
| Psychology | $41,008 | $34,647 | #945 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $40,957 | — | #436 of 462 |
| Biology | $40,412 | $31,149 | #821 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,402 | $29,309 | #242 of 423 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,419 | $36,345 | #647 of 680 |
| Education | $39,273 | $34,166 | #68 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri Southern State University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,783 one year after graduating and $46,892 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri Southern State University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Missouri Southern State University ranks #355 by median pay four years after graduation, and #315 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Missouri Southern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,604.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.