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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At Northwest, our affordable and flexible online degree programs accelerate your path to valuable professional achievements.
MBA Programs Online
Northwest Missouri State University offers an online Master of Business Administration with three in-demand concentrations. You can complete your degree program in 12-18 months.
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.