Northwest Missouri State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Northwest Missouri State University at a glance
4,378
students enrolled
2,747
degrees and certificates a year
54%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$16,244
average net price a year
Tuition $6,442 in state, $12,884 out of state
$41,695
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$47,885
median earnings, 10 years after entry
93% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 39% | 1,074 |
| Computer & information sciences | 19% | 515 |
| Business & management | 14% | 375 |
| Agriculture | 5% | 127 |
| Social sciences | 5% | 124 |
AI and data programs
Northwest Missouri State University 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 Northwest Missouri State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Nodaway County, where the college is.
2
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.4%
unemployment in Nodaway County
2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$55,970
median household income
Nodaway County
37%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to academic (1 open).
Hiring most: GPAC (1).
What they hire for: Academic (1), Human Resources (1). Academic jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of North Missouri.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Job fairs and events with Northwest Missouri State University
Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.
- Hiring eventOct 28, 2026 · Maryville, MO
Health and Natural Sciences Mock Interview Day
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- Hiring eventOct 28, 2026 · Maryville, MO
Behavioral Sciences Mock Interview Day
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- Hiring eventNov 4, 2026 · Maryville, MO
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- NetworkingNov 10, 2026 · Maryville, MO
Beyond the Handshake: Men's Networking Dinner
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- Career workshopNov 29, 2026 · Maryville, MO
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- Career workshopMar 21, 2027 · Maryville, MO
Campus Full-Term Classes Resume
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Common questions
- How big is Northwest Missouri State University?
- Northwest Missouri State University enrolls about 4,378 students and is a public 4-year institution in Maryville, Missouri. It awards about 2,747 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Northwest Missouri State University?
- 54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Northwest Missouri State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,695 six years after entry and $47,885 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Northwest Missouri State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Northwest Missouri State University 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.
- Are there jobs near Northwest Missouri State University?
- 2 open professional jobs are listed in Nodaway County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. GPAC has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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