Joplin Colleges

Vatterott College
Joplin, Missouri

Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest

• Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Personal, Photography and photo journalism, Science Technologies, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Class Act I School of Cosmetology
512 Main St
Joplin, Missouri 64801

• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 27 students, 27 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Franklin Technology - MSSU
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, Missouri 64801-1595

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, computer systems tech, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, general office occupations, welding, HVAC.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 184 students, 184 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New Dimensions School of Hair Design
621 Kentucky Ave.
Joplin, Missouri 64801-5017

• Programs: personal grooming, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 55 students, 38 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Ozark Christian College
1111 N Main St
Joplin, Missouri 64801

• Programs: bible studies, theology, counseling psychology, religious music, missionary studies, religious education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 839 students, 773 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 600 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Messenger College
300 E 50th St
Joplin, Missouri 64804-4909

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: pastoral counseling, bible studies, general studies, missionary studies, religious education, youth ministry, religious music, theology and religious vocations.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 100 students, 79 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 87 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Missouri Southern State University
3950 E Newman Rd
Joplin, Missouri 64801-1595

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and administration, secondary teaching, business, registered nursing, management science, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 5,473 students, 4,504 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 700 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.