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Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

#2206 in US ranking Springfield, MO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$20,401
Tuition & fees
$8,054
Avg. aid
$6,435
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median salary
$43,800
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies?

Reported completion outcomes warrant careful reading at a division that enrolls both first-time and transfer students. For the 2024-25 reporting period, the published overall graduation rate is 43%. A separately reported six-year rate is 21%, while the four-year rate is 18%.

These figures should not be read as successive checkpoints for one clearly identified group of all current students. Federal graduation-rate measures commonly follow specified first-time, full-time entering cohorts, excluding many transfer and part-time students whose paths are especially relevant here. The reported retention rate is 50%, but that measure also does not describe every continuing-studies student. Applicants comparing completion prospects should ask for outcomes for their own entry route - particularly transfer or part-time enrollment - and for the degree they intend to pursue.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies?

Federal College Scorecard figures report earnings for some fields associated with Drury, measured one year after completion. The reported figures include $35,852 for business administration, $29,864 for criminal justice, and $23,521 for psychology.

These are field-level observations for former students included in the federal earnings measure, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate of the College of Continuing Professional Studies. Earnings can differ with occupation, location, prior work experience, further study, and the size of the group measured. Some fields do not have a publishable figure. A useful comparison also considers program cost, borrowing, employment opportunities, and whether the degree meets the requirements of an intended profession.

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
43%
4-year graduation
18%
6-year graduation
21%

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
50%
First-year retention, part-time students
33%
Employed 1 year after graduation
96%

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$43,800
4 years after graduation
$47,568
5 years after graduation
$46,139
7 years after graduation
$51,118
10 years after starting college
$45,136

Alumni Salary for Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Biology, General

$32,625

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$35,852

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$29,864

History

$31,374

Human Services, General

$20,078

Psychology, General

$23,521

Sociology

$25,814

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$28,908

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

181533

Psychology

21728

Education

17219

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

13215

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

8513

Health Professions and Related Programs

8412

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

718

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

314

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

213

English Language and Literature/Letters

213

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.