Is Southern Missouri Technical Institute worth it?
Southern Missouri Technical Institute is a public, less-than-two-year institution in West Plains, Missouri (small town). It awarded 54 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, surgical technology and electrical and power transmission installation.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,046
Median earnings 4 years after
$40,421
Median earnings 10 years after
$31,460
Average net price
$22,260
Completion rate
83%
Completions (2024)
54
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
90
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $31,297 | $42,710 | 32 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $41,816 | $46,624 | 20 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 10 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern Missouri Technical Institute. 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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