Missouri University of Science and Technology prices its degree across income levels in a way that reflects its public-university mission. Low-income families pay approximately $10,912 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,330, and higher-income families pay closer to $20,088.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,231 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,248 |
| Room and Board | $12,862 |
| Books and Supplies | $488 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,933 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,298 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,912 |
| $30–48k | $12,027 |
| $48–75k | $13,330 |
| $75–110k | $18,241 |
| $110k+ | $20,088 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology prices its degree across income levels in a way that reflects its public-university mission. Low-income families pay approximately $10,912 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,330, and higher-income families pay closer to $20,088. Azimuth ranks Missouri University of Science and Technology #542 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects how the institution's strong graduate earnings interact with its cost structure: affordability here is as much about what graduates earn as what they pay upfront. Need-based aid narrows the gap between Missouri S&T's published cost of attendance and what most families actually pay. The net price illusion is real at many institutions, and Missouri S&T is no exception — the sticker price of $29,231 overstates what lower- and middle-income families typically spend. Students who qualify for need-based grants and institutional aid see meaningful reductions from that headline figure, and the engineering-heavy program mix tends to support strong post-graduation earnings that further improve the long-run affordability picture. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,462; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $93,514, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Missouri University of Science and Technology earn median earnings of $93,514 four years after enrollment, placing Missouri University of Science and Technology in the 93.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $56,249 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $26,667 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 98.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Missouri University of Science and Technology #48 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Missouri University of Science and Technology's deep concentration in Engineering, which accounts for 66% of degrees awarded — by far the largest share, followed by other STEM fields at 4% and Business at 2%. Mechanical Engineering combines large cohort scale with strong pay, making it a central driver of the institution's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Mechanical Engineering #69 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 240 graduates earning median earnings of $91,742 four years after enrollment — 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. Civil Engineering ranks #57 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 128 graduates earning median earnings of $85,053, and Artificial Intelligence ranks #49 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 120 graduates earning median earnings of $107,195. Further down the lineup, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering and Chemical Engineering each post four-year median earnings of $98,264 and $94,686 respectively, reinforcing the breadth of strong outcomes across Missouri S&T's engineering and technical programs.
