Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 49.4%
- Retention Rate
- 70.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,560
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/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 | $98,137 | $27,619 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Master | $72,762 | |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $65,573 | $20,850 |
| Engineering Technology, General. | Bachelor | $59,937 | $24,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $59,124 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $58,402 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,131 | $18,268 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $57,860 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $19,593 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $55,512 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $55,286 | $20,240 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $54,154 | $20,972 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $49,840 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $20,500 |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor | $47,118 |
Outcomes Overview
Central Missouri graduates earn a median of $49,560 ten years after graduation, putting their debt-to-earnings ratio at a reasonable 42%. Monthly loan payments of $223 consume about 5.4% of typical graduate income. The 97% employment rate reflects the university's strong focus on practical career preparation. Many graduates enter education, given UCM's well-known teacher preparation programs, while others find work in business, healthcare, and public service throughout Missouri and beyond. The loan repayment rate of 52.85% suggests some graduates struggle with debt management. However, the combination of affordable tuition, solid employment outcomes, and moderate debt levels creates an average return on investment for most students.