Southeast Missouri State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southeast Missouri State University at a glance

• 6,373

  students enrolled

• 2,368

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,882

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,151

• $38,150

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,030

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Southeast 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 Southeast Missouri State University

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

• 20

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 2.9%

  unemployment in Cape Girardeau County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $68,912

  median household income

  Cape Girardeau County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to programs (2 open), engineering (4 open), data & analytics (2 open), security (1 open).

Hiring most: Vizient (2), Aegis Sciences (1), Alzheimer's Association (1), Buzzi Unicem USA (1), Cintas (1), Community Counseling Center (CCC) (1), Community-Partnership-of-Southeast-Missouri (1), EquipmentShare (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (4), Sales (3), Clinical (2), Data & Analytics (2), Programs (2), Legal (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of Southeast Missouri.

• Missouri Job Center - Cape GirardeauCape Girardeau · 573-381-2464 · Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 am-4:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Southeast Missouri State University?

Southeast Missouri State University enrolls about 6,373 students and is a public 4-year institution in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It awards about 2,368 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southeast Missouri State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,150 six years after entry and $44,030 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

Southeast 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 Southeast Missouri State University?

20 open professional jobs are listed in Cape Girardeau County, 6 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Vizient has the most openings.