Missouri State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Missouri State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
28
Average class size
41%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Missouri State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 21:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
187
10-19
364
20-29
324
30-39
218
40-49
88
50-99
104
100+
22
Honors Programs
Missouri State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Missouri State's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Missouri State University:
72%
First-year retention rate
41%
4-year grad rate
58%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Missouri State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Psychology, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Elementary Education and Teaching
Finance, General
81.6
115.68
149.76
183.84
217.92
252
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Horticultural Science 34
- Animal Sciences, General 32
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 19
- Agriculture, General 17
- Agriculture, General 17
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 17
- Agronomy and Crop Science 13
- Horticultural Science 2
- Agronomy and Crop Science 1
- Animal Sciences, General 1
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 1
Architecture And Related Services
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 4
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 102
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 48
- Biomedical Sciences, General 12
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 150
- Finance, General 110
- Business/Commerce, General 96
- Business Administration and Management, General 92
- Accounting 73
- Construction Management, General 62
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 31
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 20
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 17
- Insurance 16
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 14
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 8
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 8
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
- Insurance 2
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
- Finance, General 1
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 72
- Public Relations/Image Management 18
- Journalism 12
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 7
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3
- Organizational Communication, General 2
- Journalism 2
- International and Intercultural Communication 1
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
- International and Intercultural Communication 0
- Political Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Information Technology 82
- Computer Science 63
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 17
- Information Technology 6
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 2
- Computer Science 1
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 134
- Secondary Education and Teaching 105
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 105
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 47
- Special Education and Teaching, General 47
- Music Teacher Education 24
- Music Teacher Education 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 48
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 14
- English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Housing and Human Environments, General 29
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 27
- Apparel and Textiles, General 23
- Apparel and Textiles, General 4
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 1
Foreign Languages
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 13
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 12
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 145
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 60
- Dietetics/Dietitian 32
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 20
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 20
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 20
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 17
- Athletic Training/Trainer 17
- Athletic Training/Trainer 7
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 1
History
- History, General 62
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 65
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 9
- Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- International/Globalization Studies 6
- Gerontology 1
- Gerontology 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 26
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 1
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 85
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 12
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies 5
- Religion/Religious Studies 4
- Philosophy 4
- Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
- Geology/Earth Science, General 14
- Chemistry, General 14
- Physics, General 13
- Physics, General 5
Psychology
- Psychology, General 252
- Psychology, General 12
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 62
Social Sciences
- Criminology 91
- Political Science and Government, General 24
- Anthropology, General 23
- Sociology, General 22
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 18
- Geography 15
- Criminology 5
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 2
- Anthropology, General 2
- Political Science and Government, General 2
- Geography 2
- Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 43
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 37
- Design and Visual Communications, General 35
- Art/Art Studies, General 31
- Intermedia/Multimedia 17
- Music Performance, General 16
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 13
- Music, General 12
- Art/Art Studies, General 2
- Music Performance, General 1
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
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