Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.9%
- Retention Rate
- 77.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,637
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 56.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $199/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Master | $176,087 | $129,960 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $144,240 | |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $131,319 | $220,937 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $124,023 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $98,345 | $43,050 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $97,959 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Doctoral | $82,440 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $77,213 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $75,330 | $20,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $71,575 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $71,015 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,920 | $23,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $65,871 | $21,773 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $21,138 |
Outcomes Overview
UMKC graduates earn a median of $59,637 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 31% based on the typical $18,750 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $199 consume about 4% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 95.7% employment rate reflects strong job placement, particularly for health sciences graduates who command premium salaries in Kansas City's robust medical sector. Many alumni enter healthcare, business, and education fields where UMKC's regional reputation opens doors. With relatively low debt loads and solid earning potential in a affordable metropolitan area, UMKC delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.