Why choose Northwest Missouri State University?
100%
of tenured and tenure-track faculty hold the highest degree in their fields
100%
of classes taught by professionals, not graduate assistants
70,000+
grads form our connected network of Northwest alumni
What they're saying about Northwest
Ranked No. 32 for "Global Online MBA" by CEO Magazine (2017)
Named a Military Friendly® School by Victory Media for five consecutive years, representing the top 20 percent of U.S. colleges, universities and trade schools that deliver the best experience to military students
Recipient of the 2006 Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Teacher Education Award from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities
"Like any educator, one has to be energized and inspired by helping students synthesize information into new knowledge. Value in teaching comes when students achieve more than they thought they possibly could."
-Dr. David Kiene, Assistant Professor, School of Education
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Shape a better future at Northwest
At Northwest, our affordable and flexible online degree programs accelerate your path to valuable professional achievements.
Business Programs Online
Advance your career with a dynamic online MBA or graduate certificate program. With multiple in-demand concentrations, you can tailor your degree to your professional goals and ambitions while preparing for a broad range of leadership roles.
Education Programs Online
Prepare for leading roles in education—inside or outside the classroom—with one of our affordable Master of Science in Education online programs. Choose a degree that fits your career.
Nursing Programs Online
Created for working nurses, our online nursing programs are highly affordable and flexible. Accelerate your degree completion and enhance your professional practice with next-level knowledge and credentials.
Graduate Studies Programs Online
Our career-minded programs are designed to feed your passion for learning, conduct cutting-edge research and bolster your credentials. Choose from a broad range of online master's degrees to meet your personal and professional goals.
Undergraduate Studies Programs Online
Achieve your academic and professional goals when you earn your bachelor’s degree online from Northwest Missouri State University. Delivered 100% online, our undergraduate programs are flexible and convenient.
About Northwest Missouri State University
Established in 1905, Northwest Missouri State University boasts a rich, compelling heritage that has founded a vital and diverse present that serves the future for students on campus and online.
