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: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Liberal Arts, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Photography And Commercial Art, Production Trades, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, 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: 37 students, 34 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, HVAC, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, medical records tech, medical assistant, general office occupations, computer systems tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 240 students, 240 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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: 32 students, 19 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Ozark Christian College
1111 N Main St
Joplin, Missouri 64801

• Programs: bible studies, missionary studies, theology, religious music, counseling psychology, religious education, ESL instruction, linguistics of sign language.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 669 students, 599 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, youth ministry, bible studies, missionary studies, general studies, religious music, religious education, theology and religious vocations.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 79 students, 67 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 84 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and administration, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, registered nursing, management science, accounting, business.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 5,593 students, 4,603 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 720 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.