Missouri State University-West Plains: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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965
students enrolled
285
degrees and certificates a year
41%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,750
average net price a year
Tuition $4,592 in state, $6,678 out of state
$30,926
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$36,922
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 36% | 102 |
| Health professions | 32% | 92 |
| Education | 10% | 27 |
| Business & management | 8% | 22 |
| Agriculture | 5% | 13 |
AI and data programs
Missouri State University-West Plains reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Missouri State University-West Plains
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Howell County, where the college is.
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0
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.5%
unemployment in Howell County
2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier
$49,814
median household income
Howell County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.8% unemployment among them
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: South Central Workforce Investment Board.
- Missouri Job Center - West PlainsWest Plains · 417-256-3158 · 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Thurs, Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Missouri State University-West Plains?
- Missouri State University-West Plains enrolls about 965 students and is a public 2-year institution in West Plains, Missouri. It awards about 285 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Missouri State University-West Plains?
- 41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Missouri State University-West Plains graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,926 six years after entry and $36,922 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Missouri State University-West Plains offer AI or data science degrees?
- Missouri State University-West Plains reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
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