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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Central Missouri, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 41st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Central Missouri
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $74,177 | $96,186 | +1% | #20 of 57 | #13 | $20,850 |
| Computer Science | $67,040 | $90,822 | -15% | #239 of 349 | #205 | $19,593 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $67,263 | $84,738 | -2% | #9 of 19 | #8 | $27,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $57,502 | $84,428 | -1% | #48 of 99 | #38 | $18,150 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $81,657 | -12% | #279 of 459 | #229 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,840 | $80,542 | -9% | #699 of 966 | #541 | $18,268 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,565 | $76,930 | +1% | #316 of 796 | #237 | $25,000 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $61,424 | $75,375 | -6% | #25 of 34 | #18 | $24,500 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $60,774 | $71,326 | -1% | #5 of 9 | #5 | $20,972 |
| Economics | $41,076 | $69,359 | -16% | #281 of 368 | #228 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $49,785 | $66,897 | -20% | #379 of 452 | #329 | $20,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $35,556 | $63,965 | +1% | #223 of 565 | #132 | $20,719 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $39,401 | $61,784 | -3% | #94 of 178 | #69 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,553 | $60,063 | -15% | #171 of 253 | #165 | $25,018 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,588 | $58,736 | -14% | #843 of 1176 | #721 | $24,188 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $55,753 | -5% | #151 of 215 | #121 | — |
| Homeland Security | — | $54,595 | -22% | #30 of 33 | #29 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $33,674 | $53,677 | -12% | #108 of 156 | #84 | $25,062 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,221 | $52,875 | -5% | #400 of 660 | #302 | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $52,463 | -7% | #374 of 660 | #277 | $19,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $34,844 | $52,328 | -4% | #334 of 610 | #253 | $23,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $36,845 | $51,897 | -2% | #254 of 476 | #172 | $21,023 |
| Social Work | $39,295 | $51,349 | -1% | #219 of 420 | #149 | $23,854 |
| Marketing | $43,320 | $50,774 | -27% | #492 of 516 | #475 | $19,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | $48,931 | -14% | #110 of 137 | #98 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $18,403 | $48,179 | +21% | #23 of 255 | #12 | — |
| Biology | $34,102 | $48,112 | -16% | #734 of 841 | #666 | $21,371 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $34,822 | $47,390 | -15% | #72 of 82 | #54 | $19,294 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $38,998 | $47,248 | -29% | #76 of 77 | #73 | $20,000 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $46,803 | -16% | #67 of 70 | #64 | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $33,422 | $46,797 | -22% | #37 of 42 | #31 | $24,125 |
| Sociology | $28,238 | $45,862 | -13% | #376 of 462 | #306 | $21,500 |
| Education | $32,110 | $44,338 | -10% | #20 of 27 | #16 | $21,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $28,146 | $43,463 | -14% | #127 of 158 | #114 | $25,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $32,574 | $43,166 | -11% | #140 of 172 | #126 | $23,502 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,921 | $42,778 | -17% | #246 of 299 | #221 | $20,076 |
| Music | $30,321 | $42,610 | -1% | #148 of 268 | #116 | $21,500 |
| Graphic Communications | — | $41,870 | -3% | #34 of 59 | #26 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $33,198 | $40,486 | -21% | #335 of 345 | #336 | $25,104 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $36,365 | $39,569 | -22% | #170 of 177 | #168 | $24,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $34,392 | $38,807 | -18% | #655 of 680 | #644 | $21,500 |
| Air Transportation | $38,283 | — | — | — | — | $20,312 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,236 | $36,421 | -12% | #330 of 423 | #281 | $23,695 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Central Missouri Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $273,239
- Avg rent near campus: $1,080/mo — vs ~$704/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 64093 (3.1% cap, Warrensburg)
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🏆 Where University of Central Missouri Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Room | $6,338 | |
| Board | $4,454 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $23,803 | $32,128 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,862 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,458 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,997 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,915 |
| $110,001+ | $18,752 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Central Missouri's top programs commonly pursue.
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