Is Southeast Missouri State University worth it?
Southeast Missouri State University is a public, four-year institution in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (small city). It awarded 2,435 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, business administration and management and general studies.
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Federal context for Southeast Missouri State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,184
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,502
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,030
Average net price
$15,882
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
2,435
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
6,373
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $35,464 | $45,383 | 169 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $33,760 | $37,245 | 139 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $41,604 | $59,834 | 138 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,302 | $85,155 | 132 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $46,212 | $54,344 | 121 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,282 | $47,813 | 106 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,420 | $45,207 | 91 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,477 | $44,580 | 90 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $40,127 | $58,082 | 83 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,537 | $47,934 | 73 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $34,206 | $37,112 | 69 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $31,250 | $41,619 | 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $40,361 | $47,332 | 48 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $56,951 | $80,820 | 43 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $46,736 | $78,407 | 42 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 325 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 145 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 116 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 95 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 90 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | Bachelor's | 48 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 25% | 5,625 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 4,505 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 1,968 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 1,507 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 1,295 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,155 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 1,130 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,076 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southeast Missouri State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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