Missouri Western State University Graduate Programs
Missouri Western State University (referred to as MWSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Saint Joseph, MO. MWSU graduate schools offer through Master's, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Missouri Western State University is $8,388 for Missouri residents and $13,518 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $395 for Missouri residents and $660 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 182 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students76 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $8,388 Residents $13,518 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 182 |
| Online Graduate Population | 76 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Post-graduate Certificate |
Missouri Western State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1923 - Current [Estimated Date]).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
MWSU offers Master's, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 21 gradaute programs. Last year, total 99 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at MWSU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at MWSU.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 | 1 |
| Education [+] | 1 | 15 |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 1 | 15 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 1 | 3 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 8 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 0 |
| Chemistry (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 5 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | 5 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 | 18 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 | 18 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 40 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 14 | 91 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 0 |
| Education [+] | 2 | 4 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1 | 0 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 4 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 | 4 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 8 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of MWSU are $8,388 for Missouri residents and $13,518 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $395 for Missouri residents and $660 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri residents | Out of State | Missouri residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $7,370 | $11,509 | $341 | $611 |
| 2020 | $7,730 | $12,085 | $359 | $643 |
| 2021 | $7,046 | $12,212 | $363 | $650 |
| 2022 | $7,458 | $12,318 | $380 | $650 |
| 2023 | $7,735 | $12,505 | $395 | $660 |
| 2024 | $8,388 | $13,518 | $428 | $713 |
Graduate Student Population
At MWSU graduate schools, there are total 182 graduate students. Among them, 76 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 69 men and 113 women students at MWSU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at MWSU.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 182 | 69 | 113 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 131 | 44 | 87 |
| Two More | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 4 | 1 | 3 |