Missouri Western State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Missouri Western State University at a glance

• 2,219

  students enrolled

• 756

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,251

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,740 in state, $16,260 out of state

• $37,499

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,647

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Missouri Western 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 Missouri Western State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Buchanan County, where the college is.

• 15

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 20%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Buchanan County

  2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $59,423

  median household income

  Buchanan County

• 31%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to sales (1 open), operations (7 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Herzog Foundation Resource Management (5), State of Missouri (3), Tyson Foods (3), DaVita (1), Enterprise Medical Recruiting (1), Lowe's (1), Snap-on (1).

What they hire for: Operations (7), Human Resources (3), Legal (1), Sales (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of North Missouri.

• Missouri Career Center - St. JosephSt. Joseph · 816-387-2380 · Mon-TH 8:00am-5:00 pm FR 8:00 am-4:00 pm
• Workforce Development Director Youth AllianceSt. Joseph · Tues- Thurs 8:30am-4:30pm; Monday and Friday closed to the public

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Missouri

• Truman State UniversityKirksville · 2,513 students
• Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin · 3,019 students
• Lincoln UniversityJefferson City · 1,392 students
• Harris-Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis · 960 students
• Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville · 4,378 students
• University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis · 5,024 students

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Common questions

How big is Missouri Western State University?

Missouri Western State University enrolls about 2,219 students and is a public 4-year institution in Saint Joseph, Missouri. It awards about 756 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Missouri Western State University?

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Missouri Western State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,499 six years after entry and $42,647 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Missouri Western State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Missouri Western 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 Missouri Western State University?

15 open professional jobs are listed in Buchanan County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Herzog Foundation Resource Management has the most openings.