Northwest Missouri 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 Northwest Missouri State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 34th 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 Northwest Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,444 | $80,690 | -13% | #290 of 459 | #238 | $21,975 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $72,893 | -4% | #405 of 796 | #324 | $23,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $45,810 | $65,692 | -21% | #393 of 452 | #353 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $48,302 | $58,035 | -13% | #60 of 77 | #52 | $17,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,672 | $57,907 | -15% | #868 of 1176 | #751 | $17,844 |
| Marketing | $48,557 | $57,705 | -17% | #421 of 516 | #382 | $20,288 |
| Biology | $37,983 | $57,564 | +1% | #428 of 841 | #285 | $26,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | — | $55,656 | -4% | #83 of 117 | #59 | — |
| Animal Sciences | $34,876 | $53,418 | +8% | #19 of 78 | #13 | $18,089 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $32,268 | $52,179 | -15% | #114 of 156 | #97 | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,195 | $50,012 | -11% | #447 of 660 | #351 | $25,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $35,556 | $49,872 | -10% | #62 of 82 | #43 | $24,436 |
| Agriculture | $38,678 | $49,328 | -8% | #33 of 43 | #28 | $17,250 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $51,790 | $48,729 | -17% | #38 of 54 | #35 | $23,250 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $36,247 | $48,600 | -4% | #35 of 55 | #21 | $24,346 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $36,758 | $47,356 | +4% | #11 of 37 | #11 | — |
| Plant Sciences | $47,170 | — | — | — | — | $21,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $46,647 | — | — | — | — | $12,976 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $37,057 | $46,501 | -10% | #286 of 345 | #257 | $26,100 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $38,040 | $46,475 | -8% | #142 of 177 | #125 | $21,668 |
| Psychology | $34,226 | $42,827 | -16% | #880 of 1027 | #800 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,066 | $42,508 | -10% | #588 of 680 | #552 | $23,350 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $42,389 | — | — | — | — | $22,750 |
| Homeland Security | $42,266 | — | — | — | — | $21,418 |
| Chemistry | $39,478 | — | — | — | — | $24,715 |
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 Northwest Missouri State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $228,782
- Avg rent near campus: $840/mo — vs ~$826/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 64468 (2.9% cap, Maryville)
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🏆 Where Northwest Missouri State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Room | $7,436 | |
| Board | $4,352 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,945 | $31,387 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,120 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,907 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,258 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,939 |
| $110,001+ | $19,742 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Northwest Missouri State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology