# Missouri Southern State University: Education (bachelor's)

Joplin, MO. IPEDS 178341, CIP 13.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-southern-state-university/majors/education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,166
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,273 (U.S. median for this major: $49,448 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,722 (U.S. median $26,528)
- Rank in MO: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (6 colleges, $39,760): -$487
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,175

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,273 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 | $9,759 | $43,135 | 11.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,132 | $44,783 | 11.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,233 | $49,650 | 12.9 years |
| 75-110k | $14,578 | $64,435 | 16.8 years |
| 110k+ | $15,083 | $66,667 | 17.4 years |

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

## Education at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster University | $45,411 | $27,100 | $27,047 | 64% |
| Saint Louis University | $42,112 | $27,000 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $40,247 | $35,478 | $9,922 | 28% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $39,273 | $19,722 | $12,007 | 42% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $38,074 | $33,449 | $15,071 | 57% |
| Missouri Baptist University | $35,906 | not reported | $27,006 | 48% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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