Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Jim McGill
"My catchphrase for years has been SEMO changes lives. I say that all the time, unapologetically, and I say that it changed my life. And I've watched it change so many students' lives."
The drive to succeed. The Will To Do.
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
At SEMO, the magic lies in our perfect balance: we’re big enough to offer diverse programs yet small enough to guarantee that your professors truly know you and your dreams. Take our Forensic Chemistry program—Missouri’s original and finest. It’s at the forefront of forensic science education, offering hands-on experiences where professors are fully committed to helping you achieve your goals.
At SEMO, the magic lies in our perfect balance: we’re big enough to offer diverse programs yet small enough to guarantee that your professors truly know you and your dreams. Take our Forensic Chemistry program—Missouri’s original and finest. It’s at the forefront of forensic science education, offering hands-on experiences where professors are fully committed to helping you achieve your goals.
Forensic Science for whatever you have the Will to Discover.
Groundbreaking Academics
Ready to See More?
We believe in your potential. If you’re interested in learning or seeing more of SEMO, we’re here to help.
Launch a Career
You’ll do that here.
Most of us go to college to build the life we want, so your decision of where to go should be all about getting you to that life. Fortunately, that’s what we do best.
Most of us go to college to build the life we want, so your decision of where to go should be all about getting you to that life. Fortunately, that’s what we do best.
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25 SEMO has led forensic science education in Missouri for over 25 years—the longest track record in the state.
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98% Southeast has a 98% successful outcomes rate for students, meaning graduates are employed or furthering their education.
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12 Professional centers to take your education from classroom to career.
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30 Top Theatre and Dance Program in the Nation
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1 place to prepare you for Tomorrow’s Careers Today.
When it comes time to graduate, you won’t struggle with finding material to fill your resume. In fact, you may find it hard to limit it to just one page.
Find Your Flock
You’ll do that here.
The scariest thing about college is that nagging question of will I find friends, will a fit in, will I be happy? Okay, maybe more than one nagging question. At SEMO, our community offers a variety of activities, teams, organizations, living spaces, dining options—each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
The scariest thing about college is that nagging question of will I find friends, will a fit in, will I be happy? Okay, maybe more than one nagging question. At SEMO, our community offers a variety of activities, teams, organizations, living spaces, dining options—each with its own unique vibe, so everyone feels at home.
You Have to Feel It
When we ask our students why they chose Southeast, they always say, “when I visited, I just fell in love.” The best way to know if SEMO is right for you is to experience it for yourself. So, what are you waiting for?
Learn and grow your connections.
Economic Impact
You’ll do that here.
Southeast is here to serve you and serve the region. We do that by being a value to students and employers while feeding the economy year after year. With nearly a $1 billion impact, Southeast helps build the regional economy and support our local businesses. By offering an affordable education, Southeast also sets students up for higher earning jobs and successful futures. Read more about all the ways Southeast is a value to the region with our most recent economic impact study.
Southeast is here to serve you and serve the region. We do that by being a value to students and employers while feeding the economy year after year. With nearly a $1 billion impact, Southeast helps build the regional economy and support our local businesses. By offering an affordable education, Southeast also sets students up for higher earning jobs and successful futures. Read more about all the ways Southeast is a value to the region with our most recent economic impact study.
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$770m
SEMO alumni and the businesses that they work for add $770.6 million of added income to the Missouri economy. That is enough to support 11,180 jobs.
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$108m
SEMO operations spending adds $107.9 million to the Missouri economy. That is enough to support 1,552 jobs.
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$29k
The average bachelor's degree graduate from SEMO will see an increase in earnings of $28,900 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Missouri.
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
A graduate degree is often the next step in your drive to get where you want to be. Our programs are designed to prepare you for tomorrow’s careers, achieve your goals, and master your future.
A graduate degree is often the next step in your drive to get where you want to be. Our programs are designed to prepare you for tomorrow’s careers, achieve your goals, and master your future.
Groundbreaking Academics
Earn Your Grad Degree
Launch a Career
You’ll do that here.
Accredited programs? Check. Online programs? Check. High quality programs? Check. It’s all about your future, our role is to help you get there.
Accredited programs? Check. Online programs? Check. High quality programs? Check. It’s all about your future, our role is to help you get there.
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98% Southeast has a 98% successful outcomes rate for students, meaning graduates are employed or furthering their education.
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44 Graduate and certificate programs to help you master your next step.
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100% Convenient and affordable online degrees taught by our same high quality, expert faculty
Unleash Your Potential
You’ll do that here.
You need an online degree to fit your schedule. With Southeast Online, start when you’re ready. Get credit for what you already know. Earn a degree from an accredited institution. And, transform your future.
You need an online degree to fit your schedule. With Southeast Online, start when you’re ready. Get credit for what you already know. Earn a degree from an accredited institution. And, transform your future.
Bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and certificates to reach your goals.
Groundbreaking Academics
Forge Successful Careers
That’s what we do.
Whether your career requires a degree or you’re pursuing one to advance your options, Southeast Online delivers.
Whether your career requires a degree or you’re pursuing one to advance your options, Southeast Online delivers.
What Students Are Saying
Don’t take it from us, Southeast Online students are all too happy to share their experiences with their programs and professors as well as all about SEMO’s affordability.
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