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1600 E Euclid, McPherson, KS 67460-1402, USA

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US ranking
position: 5
Tuition & fees per year: $38,868
Acceptance rate: 84.00%
Median alumni salary: $40,135
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at McPherson College?

McPherson College reports an overall graduation rate of 52%, placing it in the lower 40th percentile nationally. Male students graduate at a slightly lower rate of 47%, which also falls into the bottom 40%, while female students show a stronger outcome with a 62% graduation rate, ranking them in the top half of institutions. The four-year graduation rate stands at 44%, indicating that less than half of the students complete their programs within four years; this measure is positioned in the top 50%. When extending the timeframe to six years, 52% of students have graduated, a rate again categorized as average but in the lower 45% relative to peer schools. Retention rates for first-year students are notably modest, with only 65% returning after their initial year, situating McPherson College in the bottom quarter nationwide.

What is the earning potential for graduates at McPherson College?

Graduates of McPherson College experience varied earning potentials depending on their field of study. Among the degrees with reported salary data, those in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians stand out with an average income of $44,087, indicating strong financial prospects for students pursuing technical and engineering-related disciplines.

Business-related degrees also show promising earnings, with graduates in Business Administration, Management and Operations earning approximately $38,202, which suggests solid opportunities in the commercial and management sectors for college alumni.

Students specializing in Health and Physical Education/Fitness have a lower reported average earning of $23,145, reflecting entry-level compensation typical for some health and fitness professions.

These figures highlight the potential financial outcomes tied to different programs at McPherson College, offering prospective students insight into which degrees might provide a more advantageous economic return upon graduation.

McPherson College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 52%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 44%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 52%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

McPherson College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

McPherson College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

033

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

7613

Education

303

Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians

23032

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

101

English Language and Literature/Letters

011

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

7916

Mathematics and Statistics

325

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

011

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

21416

Psychology

011

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

325

Social Sciences

437

Visual and Performing Arts

5712

Health Professions and Related Programs

8412

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

102838

History

011

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

516

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