Missouri Western State University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Missouri Western State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 16th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Missouri Western State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,938 | $74,875 | -16% | #886 of 966 | #826 | $22,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,955 | $68,405 | -26% | #394 of 459 | #366 | $18,350 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $47,265 | $67,011 | -20% | #376 of 452 | #327 | $19,381 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $47,141 | $65,896 | -30% | #42 of 43 | #42 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,902 | $62,581 | -8% | #685 of 1176 | #532 | $22,810 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,202 | $60,025 | -21% | #715 of 796 | #666 | $20,500 |
| Marketing | $43,070 | $57,015 | -18% | #435 of 516 | #398 | $18,143 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $55,059 | -2% | #304 of 660 | #189 | — |
| Biology | $40,936 | $53,505 | -6% | #582 of 841 | #452 | $24,935 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,808 | $52,709 | -5% | #412 of 660 | #307 | $19,947 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $34,729 | $51,174 | -8% | #143 of 207 | #106 | $21,102 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $48,596 | -17% | #238 of 275 | #220 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | $47,177 | -7% | #40 of 55 | #32 | — |
| Psychology | $30,079 | $46,402 | -8% | #731 of 1027 | #563 | $25,753 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $32,199 | $46,342 | +2% | #13 of 37 | #12 | — |
| Social Work | $33,532 | $46,187 | -11% | #359 of 420 | #343 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $36,557 | $45,251 | -17% | #532 of 610 | #487 | $17,875 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $37,200 | $41,728 | -19% | #256 of 299 | #233 | — |
| History | — | $40,716 | -20% | #435 of 459 | #405 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,695 | $39,163 | -17% | #650 of 680 | #637 | $19,493 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $33,183 | — | — | — | — | $20,371 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,929 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Missouri Western State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $171,448
- Avg rent near campus: $1,250/mo — vs ~$616/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 66024 (6.4% cap, Wathena)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,740 | $16,260 |
| Room | $5,540 | |
| Board | $5,116 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,645 | $32,345 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,342 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,014 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,834 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,231 |
| $110,001+ | $17,619 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Missouri Western State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology