2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Missouri

1

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

For return on investment in science education, no school beat Truman State University this year. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,838, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $23,168. Early-career science education graduates make about $39,321. That is a strong return on a $23,168 median debt. Truman State University admits about 84% of applicants.

2

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Students looking for strong value in science education will find it at Southeast Missouri State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,903 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,748 to complete the science education program here. Science Education graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $34,206 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

3

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in science education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,611, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,221 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University generally make around $38,832. That is a strong return on a $26,221 median debt. Northwest Missouri State University admits about 86% of applicants.

4

Missouri State University Springfield
Springfield, MO

Students looking for strong value in science education will find it at Missouri State University Springfield, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $30,294. Science Education graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $46,503 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,294 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

5

Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southwest Baptist University earned it the #5 place for science education. Southwest Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bolivar. Students from in state pay about $30,566 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,762 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Southwest Baptist University generally make around $35,507. Set against $25,762 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.