Is Southwest Baptist University worth it?
Southwest Baptist University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Bolivar, Missouri (small town). It awarded 594 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, education and physical therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,499
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,286
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,112
Average net price
$21,677
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
594
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,341
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $59,620 | $71,927 | 133 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $71,351 | $78,101 | 126 |
| Education, General | Master's | $45,224 | $50,567 | 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,273 | $78,525 | 78 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $55,651 | $56,186 | 61 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $27,348 | $36,697 | 44 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,870 | $43,058 | 30 |
| Education, General | Doctoral | $75,701 | $80,017 | 25 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $35,507 | $41,618 | 22 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $47,271 | $54,644 | 21 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $51,304 | N/A | 21 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,837 | $58,770 | 18 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $38,801 | N/A | 17 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 103 |
| Education, General | Master's | 70 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 68 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | Master's | 22 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southwest Baptist 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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