Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains, MO · Associate's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Missouri State University-West Plains graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri State University-West Plains Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 859 | East Arkansas Community College Forrest City, AR | $35,810 | $42,199 | #606 | $23,903 |
| 860 | Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA | $35,791 | $32,567 | #920 | — |
| 861 | West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, WV | $35,774 | $42,323 | #596 | $22,166 |
| 862 | Missouri State University-West Plains West Plains, MO | $35,742 | $38,323 | #801 | $28,365 |
| 863 | Central Alabama Community College Alexander City, AL | $35,669 | $40,487 | #692 | $24,698 |
| 864 | Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS | $35,640 | $37,000 | #835 | — |
| 865 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $35,639 | $41,998 | #617 | — |
Other Majors at Missouri State University-West Plains by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,466 | $56,681 | #907 of 962 |
| Business/Commerce | $40,895 | — | #177 of 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri State University-West Plains liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,365 one year after graduating and $35,742 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri State University-West Plains rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Missouri State University-West Plains ranks #862 by median pay four years after graduation, and #801 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Missouri State University-West Plains worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,625.
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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.