Southwest Baptist University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Southwest Baptist University at a glance
1,341
students enrolled
632
degrees and certificates a year
55%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$21,677
average net price a year
Tuition $27,290
$38,855
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,112
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 40% | 255 |
| Education | 26% | 162 |
| Business & management | 7% | 47 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 7% | 46 |
| Computer & information sciences | 4% | 27 |
AI and data programs
Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Polk County, where the college is.
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1
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.1%
unemployment in Polk County
2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier
$56,686
median household income
Polk County
34%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to operations (1 open).
Hiring most: Liberty Utilities (1).
What they hire for: Operations (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Ozark Region Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University enrolls about 1,341 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bolivar, Missouri. It awards about 632 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University?
- 55% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Southwest Baptist University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,855 six years after entry and $43,112 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Southwest Baptist University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University?
- 1 open professional jobs are listed in Polk County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Liberty Utilities has the most openings.
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