Southern Missouri Technical Institute
- Graduation Rate
- 85% A
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $31,460 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $22,260 D+
- 30% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 90
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 6.5× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $6.5 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $6.5 over 20 years. Net gain: $492,663.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 23% below the national college median.
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A 85% graduation rate — 50% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $6.5 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Southern Missouri Technical Institute
Southern Missouri Technical Institute is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public College
- Enrollment
- 90
- Setting
- Town
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions, Construction Trades, Precision Production, Mechanic & Repair Tech
Why students choose Southern Missouri Technical Institute
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $22,260 a year after grants and scholarships — 30% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $31,460 ten years after enrolling — 23% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Southern Missouri Technical Institute is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Southern Missouri Technical Institute? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in West Plains, Missouri, Southern Missouri Technical Institute enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 85%.
- Retention Rate
- 89%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.07
- First-Gen Students
- 51%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Southern Missouri Technical Institute? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Southern Missouri Technical Institute, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $22,260. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $22,145 after need-based grants.
- Avg Net Price
- $22,260
- Pell Grant Rate
- 60%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 28%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $22,145
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $22,144
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $22,916
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Southern Missouri Technical Institute — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Southern Missouri Technical Institute Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Southern Missouri Technical Institute report median earnings of $31,460, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $34,305
- 8 Years
- $36,350
- 10 Years
- $31,460
- Earning > $25K
- 48%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (35)
- 95%
- 100% (35)
- 95%
- 100% (35)
- 95%
- 100% (35)
- 95%
How Southern Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Southern Missouri Technical Institute Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Southern Missouri Technical Institute delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $22,260/year ($89,040 total). Graduates earn $31,460 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $581,703 in total earnings — a net gain of $492,663 (6.5× your investment).. With a 85% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $89,040
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $581,703
- Net Return
- $492,663
- ROI Multiple
- 6.5×
- Cost Per Year
- $22,260
- Graduation Rate
- 85%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Southern Missouri Technical Institute awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 52% $32,927 early-career
- Construction Trades 26%
- Precision Production 16%
- Mechanic & Repair Tech 3%
- Culinary & Personal Services 3%
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Southern Missouri Technical Institute's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CPetroleum Engineer$135,690 · 2% growthResilient 72
- CAerospace Engineer$130,720 · 6% growthResilient 72
- B+Nurse Practitioner$129,480 · 40% growthResilient 96
- C-Nuclear Engineer$124,280 · 1% growthResilient 72
- C-Robotics Engineer$105,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- CConstruction Manager$104,900 · 5% growthResilient 72
- COperations Manager$103,650 · 6% growthAdaptable 64
- CBiomedical Engineer$100,730 · 5% growthResilient 72
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Southern Missouri Technical Institute? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in West Plains, Missouri, Southern Missouri Technical Institute enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 85%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Southern Missouri Technical Institute? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Southern Missouri Technical Institute, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $22,260. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $22,145 after need-based grants.
Is Southern Missouri Technical Institute Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Southern Missouri Technical Institute report median earnings of $31,460, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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