Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Southern Missouri Technical Institute with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Southern Missouri Technical Institute
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $16,000$1,0001474 Contact Hours12 Months $18,035
2Surgical Technology/Technologist $14,000$1,0001156 Contact Hours12 Months $28,401
3Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer $15,000-1175 Contact Hours12 Months $8,819
4Welding Technology/Welder $7,000-900 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695
5Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician $7,000-900 Contact Hours9 Months $19,138
6Commercial and Advertising Art $7,000-900 Contact Hours9 Months $11,485

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program which is the largest program at Southern Missouri Technical Institute.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $24,910 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Southern Missouri Technical Institutehas decreased by 0.88% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Southern Missouri Technical Institute.
Living Costs Trends
Southern Missouri Technical Institute 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$15,974$9,545
2022$17,699$10,695
2023$17,699$10,695
2024$17,699$10,695
2025$15,675$9,235
Living Costs Trends Chart