Missouri State University-Springfield

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Missouri State University-Springfield Review

3.95455
Based on 44 Reviews
Springfield, MO, 901 S National
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Career Preparation A-
Students and Culture A-
Facilities A-
Activities and Groups A-
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Missouri State University-Springfield is a large, public, four-year university enrolling 22,273 students and offering 168 degrees in Springfield, MO.

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.
1
Business
1,185 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
163
35
7
Business Administration and Management
138
297
55
Business Administration, Management and Operations
61
Commerce
63
Economics
27
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
11
Finance
100
Information Resources Management
1
Insurance
20
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
49
Marketing/marketing Management
125
Organizational Communication
33
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Education and Liberal Arts
915 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agricultural Teacher Education
3
Art Studies
42
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
4
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
45
Elementary Education and Teaching
162
23
English Language and Literature
37
24
Foreign Languages and Literatures
1
French Language and Literature
1
German Language and Literature
3
Health and Physical Education/fitness
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
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 people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Human and Social Sciences
535 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Ancient Studies/civilization
1
Anthropology
23
Anthropology
8
Clinical Psychology
7
Forensic Psychology
6
History
11
10
Housing and Human Environments
19
Human Development and Family Studies
43
International/global Studies
18
7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
0
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
0
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
3
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
0
Philosophy
10
Political Communication
2
Political Science
23
Psychology
178
15
Public Administration
11
1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
21
Regional Studies (U.s., Canadian, Foreign)
0
Religion/religious Studies
22
8
Social Work
38
31
Sociology
19
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Healthcare
501 recent grads, 4 study levels
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
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
8
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
18
Registered Nurse
69
2
3
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Mathematics and Science
350 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biology
100
18
Cellular and Molecular Biology
63
12
Chemistry
25
12
Computational Science
0
Geography
20
Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences
13
3
Geology/earth Science
29
Mathematics
18
8
Natural Sciences
18
Physics
11
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Legal and Law
163 recent grads, 3 study levels
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 people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Hospitality
137 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Facilities Planning and Management
8
Hospitality Management
92
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
37
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Agriculture
127 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agricultural Business Operations
27
Agriculture
21
Agronomy and Crop Science
20
Animal Sciences
25
Horticultural Science
16
Plant Sciences
4
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
14
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Computer Technology
123 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management
31
Computer Science
36
Management Information Systems
46
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Art and Design
121 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Dance
1
Digital Arts
0
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
21
4
Intermedia/multimedia
18
Music
4
18
Music Performance
16
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
29
Visual and Performing Arts
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
11
Communication and Media
115 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Design and Visual Communications
32
Journalism
20
Mass Communication
53
Radio and Television
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
12
Trades and Careers
84 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Apparel and Textiles
30
Construction Management
23
Strategic Intelligence
31
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
13
Engineering
75 recent grads, 3 study levels
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
2
Materials Sciences
7
Pre-Engineering
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this 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
Audiology/audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
Business Administration and Management
Commerce
Child Development
Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management
Criminology
Dispute Resolution
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
Educational Leadership and Administration
*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
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
Didactic Program in Dietetics American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist 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 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 Commission on English Language Program Accreditation English Language
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 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 Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs 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 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
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
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.

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Anthropology, BS, Class of 2009

colab work, networking, basic work skills i.e. communication specifically.

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Computer Animation, Class of 2014

It taught us old programs that were not industry standard. The only thing it provided was some basic networking.

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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.

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Public Relations, Class of 2012

A multitude of student leadership opportunities that help students become more functional in the working world.

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Information Systems Management, Class of 1982

Programming skills, basic accounting skills. Problem analysis skills.

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Hospitality and restaurant administration, Class of 2001

Career fair, degree program run restaurant

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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

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Anthropology, BS, Class of 2009

mainly southern, white population, not very diverse.

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Computer Animation, Class of 2014

Very artsy and friendly. The students have improved in attitude over the years.

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business management, Class of 1991

Just a lot of average people.

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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.

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Interpersonal Communication, Class of 2010

Mostly white with less diversity than I would like

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Information Systems Management, Class of 1982

Happier than the ones at Mizzou.

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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

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Computer Animation, Class of 2014

Dorms, computer labs, dining halls, everything.

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Criminology , Class of 2005

Computer labs, dorms, classrooms, lecture halls, dining halls, gyms

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Construction Management, Class of 2015

Wonderfully up to date. Cutting edge technology suites and libraries.

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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.

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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.

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Information Systems Management, Class of 1982

When I was there, they were adequate. Probably above average, now.

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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

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Computer Animation, Class of 2014

Animation club has been fantastic.

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business management, Class of 1991

I don't know and wasn't involved.

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Public Relations, Class of 2012

Unique activities include a chili cook off for homecoming week.

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Interpersonal Communication, Class of 2010

Student Activity Council and Basketball

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Masters of physician assistant, Class of 2010

NO activities in my program. No time for that.

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Information Systems Management, Class of 1982

Don't really know. I didn't get involved outside of the classroom(s).

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