University of Central Missouri

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Central Missouri?

UCM's reported six-year graduation rate is 54% for the measured first-time, full-time bachelor's-degree cohort. Its four-year rate is 39%. These measures describe how earlier groups of entering students completed degrees; they are not a forecast for any one student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 74%, indicating the share of the measured first-time cohort that continued into the next fall. Transfer students, part-time students and students pursuing other credentials may not be represented by the federal bachelor's-cohort graduation measure in the same way. When estimating time to degree, students should look beyond the university-wide rate to their program's course sequence, credit requirements and internship or clinical schedule.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Central Missouri?

Field-of-study earnings figures for UCM vary considerably by subject. College Scorecard figures dated October 2026 report measured earnings about one year after completion for federally aided former students with earnings records; they are not starting-salary offers or guarantees for everyone who studied a field.

For example, the reported one-year figure is $61,468 for construction management, $59,831 for registered nursing and related nursing study, and $48,256 for general computer and information sciences. The corresponding figure for communication and media studies is $30,761. These figures should not be read as a controlled comparison of program quality: occupations, local labor markets, further study and the mix of credentials can all differ.

UCM's career services are separate from these outcomes. Students can use career advising and employment resources to explore fields, prepare application materials and look for internships or jobs, but access to those services does not establish an individual employment result.