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Missouri State University-Springfield Reviews

Based on 44 Reviews
901 S National Springfield, MO
College Review
Career PreparationA-
Students and CultureA-
FacilitiesA-
Activities and GroupsA-
A-
Excellent
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Missouri State University-Springfield

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
163
35
7
Business Administration and Management, General
138
297
55
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
61
Business/commerce, General
63
Economics, General
27
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
11
Finance, General
100
Information Resources Management
1
Insurance
20
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
49
Marketing/marketing Management, General
125
Organizational Communication, General
33
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agricultural Teacher Education
3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
4
Art/art Studies, General
42
Child Development
11
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
35
Creative Writing
9
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
31
Education/teaching of Individuals with Autism
0
Education/teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness
4
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
45
Elementary Education and Teaching
162
23
English Language and Literature, General
37
24
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
1
French Language and Literature
1
German Language and Literature
3
Health and Physical Education/fitness, Other
16
Higher Education/higher Education Administration
18
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching
21
Latin Language and Literature
2
Latin Teacher Education
1
Music Teacher Education
34
Reading Teacher Education
23
Secondary Education and Teaching
140
15
Spanish Language and Literature
28
Spanish Language Teacher Education
2
Special Education and Teaching, General
35
20
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
58
18
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
0
Teacher Assistant/aide
18
5
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
13
Teaching English As a Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
12
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Athletic Training/trainer
20
5
Audiology/audiologist
10
Audiology/audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
40
30
3
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
5
Dietetics/dietitian
31
8
Gerontology
18
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
17
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/management
48
1
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
84
Nurse Anesthetist
14
Nursing Education
0
Pharmacy
0
Physical Therapy/therapist
32
Physician Assistant
30
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
0
Public Health, General
8
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
18
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
69
2
3
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
5
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Ancient Studies/civilization
1
Anthropology
23
Anthropology, Other
8
Clinical Psychology
7
Forensic Psychology
6
History, General
11
10
Housing and Human Environments, General
19
Human Development and Family Studies, General
43
International/global Studies
18
7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
0
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
0
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
0
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
3
Philosophy
10
Political Communication
2
Political Science and Government, General
23
Psychology, General
178
15
Public Administration
11
1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
21
Regional Studies (U.s., Canadian, Foreign)
0
Religion/religious Studies
22
8
Social Work
38
31
Sociology
19
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biology/biological Sciences, General
100
18
Cell/cellular and Molecular Biology
63
12
Chemistry, General
25
12
Computational Science
0
Geography
20
Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
13
3
Geology/earth Science, General
29
Mathematics, General
18
8
Natural Sciences
18
Physics, General
11
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminology
114
16
Dispute Resolution
21
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
8
Homeland Security
4
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Facilities Planning and Management
8
Hospitality Administration/management, General
92
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
37
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
27
Agriculture, General
21
Agronomy and Crop Science
20
Animal Sciences, General
25
Horticultural Science
16
Plant Sciences, General
4
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
14
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Science
36
Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
31
Management Information Systems, General
46
10
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Dance, General
1
Digital Arts
0
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
21
4
Intermedia/multimedia
18
Music Performance, General
16
Music, General
4
18
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
29
Visual and Performing Arts, General
10
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Design and Visual Communications, General
32
Journalism
20
Mass Communication/media Studies
53
Radio and Television
10
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Apparel and Textiles, General
30
Construction Management
23
Strategic Intelligence
31
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
3
Engineering/industrial Management
22
22
6
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
13
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
2
Materials Science
7
Pre-Engineering
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Missouri State University-Springfield

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agriculture, General
Audiology/audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Child Development
Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
Criminology
Dispute Resolution
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering/industrial Management
Finance, General
Homeland Security
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Radio and Television
Reading Teacher Education
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Social Work
Special Education and Teaching, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
Strategic Intelligence
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

School Accreditation Information
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 11 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelor of Science--Medical Technolog, Class of 1984
Clinical rotation in a medical laboratory with real patients to care for and learn from.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Anthropology, BS, Class of 2009
colab work, networking, basic work skills i.e. communication specifically.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Animation, Class of 2014
It taught us old programs that were not industry standard. The only thing it provided was some basic networking.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
business management, Class of 1991
I didn't engage any career assistance and don't know what they offered. I was very disappointed in my college experience.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology , Class of 2005
Advisors
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Construction Management, Class of 2015
JobTracks
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Public Relations, Class of 2012
A multitude of student leadership opportunities that help students become more functional in the working world.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Interpersonal Communication, Class of 2010
Not a lot
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters of physician assistant, Class of 2010
Rigorous classes and internships
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Information Systems Management, Class of 1982
Programming skills, basic accounting skills. Problem analysis skills.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 11 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelor of Science--Medical Technolog, Class of 1984
The school was very progressive and forward thinking
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Anthropology, BS, Class of 2009
mainly southern, white population, not very diverse.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Animation, Class of 2014
Very artsy and friendly. The students have improved in attitude over the years.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
business management, Class of 1991
Just a lot of average people.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology , Class of 2005
Eclectic
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Construction Management, Class of 2015
Redneck
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Public Relations, Class of 2012
Predominately Caucasian, interspersed with a few ethnic groups that are international students primarily. Mix of inner city students along with people who grew up in the country.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Interpersonal Communication, Class of 2010
Mostly white with less diversity than I would like
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters of physician assistant, Class of 2010
Studious and competitive
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Information Systems Management, Class of 1982
Happier than the ones at Mizzou.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 11 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelor of Science--Medical Technolog, Class of 1984
NA---the school is very different now than it was 30 years ago
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Anthropology, BS, Class of 2009
okay
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Animation, Class of 2014
Dorms, computer labs, dining halls, everything.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
business management, Class of 1991
Average
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology , Class of 2005
Computer labs, dorms, classrooms, lecture halls, dining halls, gyms
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Construction Management, Class of 2015
Wonderfully up to date. Cutting edge technology suites and libraries.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Public Relations, Class of 2012
Dorms vary: some are old and need renovations; some are pretty modern. Same goes for classrooms, though I think many are upgraded now.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Interpersonal Communication, Class of 2010
Labs were up to date and the dorms were clean. Dining hall could have used a little help with the food.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters of physician assistant, Class of 2010
Nice
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Information Systems Management, Class of 1982
When I was there, they were adequate. Probably above average, now.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 11 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelor of Science--Medical Technolog, Class of 1984
PAC courses to stretch the person about the social justice in our country
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Anthropology, BS, Class of 2009
na
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Computer Animation, Class of 2014
Animation club has been fantastic.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
business management, Class of 1991
I don't know and wasn't involved.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology , Class of 2005
Intramural sports
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Construction Management, Class of 2015
Hockey team
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Public Relations, Class of 2012
Unique activities include a chili cook off for homecoming week.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Interpersonal Communication, Class of 2010
Student Activity Council and Basketball
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Masters of physician assistant, Class of 2010
NO activities in my program. No time for that.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Information Systems Management, Class of 1982
Don't really know. I didn't get involved outside of the classroom(s).
Rated January 2016