Missouri Western State University Graduate Programs

Missouri Western State University is a Public, 4-years school located in Saint Joseph, MO. MWSU offers total 21 graduate programs through Master's, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $13,518 ($8,388 Missouri residents)
  • Graduate Students: 182
  • Graduate Programs: 21

MWSU Graduate Programs Overview

Missouri Western State University (referred to as MWSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Saint Joseph, MO. MWSU offers total 21 graduate programs through Master's, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at Missouri Western State University is $8,388 for Missouri residents and $13,518 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $395 for Missouri residents and $660 for out-of-state students. Total 182 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 4,023 with undergraduate students.
MWSU 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesMissouri residents: $8,388
Out-of-State: $13,518
Costs per CreditMissouri residents: $395
Out-of-State: $660
Graduate Students182
Graduate Programs21 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1923 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Missouri Western State University graduate schools offers 21 major programs and 6 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 99 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at MWSU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at MWSU with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1 program (1 online)0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs 1
Computer and Information Sciences (other)1 program 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 1
Education [+] 1 program (1 online)15
Educational Evaluation and Research1 program (1 online)15
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 3
Engineering/Industrial Management1 program 3
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 1
Rhetoric and Composition1 program 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2 programs 0
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program 8
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs (1 online)0
Chemistry1 program 0
Chemistry (other)1 program (1 online)0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 5
Forensic Science and Technology1 program 5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 program 18
Nursing Administration1 program 18
Business [+] 1 programs 40
Business Administration and Management1 program 40
Total14 programs (3 online)91
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1 program (1 online)0
Education [+] 2 programs (1 online)4
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism1 program 0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program (1 online)4
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 4
Rhetoric and Composition1 program 4
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 0
Forensic Science and Technology1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Nursing Administration1 program 0
Business [+] 1 programs (1 online)0
Business/Commerce1 program (1 online)0
Total7 programs (3 online)8

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of MWSU graduate programs is $8,388 for Missouri residents and $13,518 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $395 for Missouri residents and $660 for other students. The average living costs is $13,070 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at MWSU
Missouri residentsOut of State
Tuition$7,110$11,880
Fees$625$625
Costs per Credit Hour$395$660
Living on-campus$13,070
Living off-campus$13,070

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.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Missouri Western State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total18269113
American Indian/Native American202
Asian615
Black/African American14104
Hispanic101
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1314487
Two More1596
Un-Known413
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at MWSU
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students182766838

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