# Missouri University of Science and Technology

Public college in Rolla, MO. IPEDS ID 178411.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-university-of-science-and-technology · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/missouri-university-of-science-and-technology.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 73% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,298 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 64%; beats 77% of MO colleges and 68% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $82,957; beats 94% of MO colleges and 94% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,912 |
| 30-48k | $12,027 |
| 48-75k | $13,330 |
| 75-110k | $18,241 |
| 110k+ | $20,088 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.69 years on average (27% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $82,957 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,912 | $51,177 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,027 | $56,407 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $62,518 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,241 | $85,550 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,088 | $94,213 | 2.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $29,231 in-state; about $47,495 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,984 in-state, $33,248 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,762; books: $886

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 580–690; SAT math: 610–730; ACT: 25–31 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,181 applicants, 5,978 admitted, 1,196 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 73%, ACT 25–31 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 73%, ACT 25–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (33 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $76,869 | $107,195 | $23,619 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $69,670 | $102,405 | $28,950 |
| Computer Engineering | $78,964 | $99,620 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $81,204 | $98,264 | $24,875 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $76,183 | $96,090 | $22,699 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | not reported | $95,707 | $28,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $78,369 | $94,686 | $24,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,855 | $91,742 | $22,786 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $72,708 | $91,035 | $28,000 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $77,947 | $89,929 | $23,354 |
| Architectural Engineering | $73,274 | $85,754 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,664 | $85,053 | $27,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $65,393 | $81,840 | $25,750 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $77,305 | $80,332 | $22,655 |
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | $64,503 | $75,259 | $20,500 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $60,645 | $73,519 | $24,242 |
| Environmental Engineering | $57,679 | $71,901 | $27,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | $36,756 | $66,750 | $24,107 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $47,352 | $59,252 | not reported |
| Biology | $33,761 | $58,290 | $25,250 |
| Psychology | not reported | $49,360 | $24,900 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $80,627 | not reported | $27,000 |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $99,330 (MO), $104,110 (U.S.)
- Civil Engineering → Civil engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $92,750 (MO), $100,840 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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