Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 100.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,867
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $97,959 | $41,435 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $61,020 | $18,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $21,291 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $49,613 | $20,000 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Master | $48,432 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $38,289 | $18,444 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Certificate | $36,668 |
Outcomes Overview
Cox College graduates enter the workforce with strong earning power, starting at $64,475 in their first year after graduation. The 99.7% employment rate reflects strong demand for health professionals in Missouri and beyond. Monthly loan payments of $212 represent just 3.3% of typical starting salaries, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With median debt of only $20,000 against first-year earnings of $64,475, graduates achieve a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31. Most alumni launch careers as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, or other healthcare specialists in hospitals and clinics across the Midwest. The specialized health sciences focus translates directly into job security and competitive wages. This represents a strong return on investment for healthcare-focused students.