Associate's Degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, Missouri · See Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities nationally
Poor return
$-76,797 over 10 years
For graduates of Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Missouri Southern State University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$36,783
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$40,509
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$21,604
Median debt as of 2024
$-76,797
10-year net gain as of 2024
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $67,334 | — | +1,902% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | Associate's | $56,313 | — | +1,666% | Strong return |
| 3 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | Associate's | $66,863 | — | +1,307% | Strong return |
| 4 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Associate's | $86,939 | — | +1,247% | Strong return |
| 5 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Associate's | $58,622 | — | +1,105% | Strong return |
| 6 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | Associate's | $88,995 | — | +989% | Strong return |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | Associate's | $73,422 | — | +873% | Strong return |
| 8 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | Associate's | $119,188 | — | +809% | Strong return |
| 9 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | Associate's | $52,578 | $17,997 | +728% | Strong return |
| 10 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | Associate's | $58,883 | $13,561 | +713% | Strong return |
Other majors at Missouri Southern State University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Certificate | $62,755 | — | +1,379% | Strong return |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's | $79,902 | — | +1,353% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $64,998 | — | +733% | Strong return |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | $61,244 | $22,143 | +709% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $66,025 | $22,750 | +551% | Strong return |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's | $57,377 | $18,116 | +304% | Strong return |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | $51,315 | $13,375 | +274% | Strong return |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Associate's | $56,099 | $17,963 | +263% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.