University of Missouri-Kansas City

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Missouri-Kansas City?

UMKC's reported four-year graduation rate is 35%, and its six-year rate is 54%. These measures follow defined cohorts of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree; they should not be read as the completion rate for every transfer, part-time or graduate student.

The additional time in the six-year measure matters when comparing schools: graduating later can mean additional living and educational expenses, even if a student ultimately completes the degree. UMKC's reported overall graduation measure is 55%, and its first-year student retention rate is 75%. Those indicators answer different questions and should not be added together or used to predict an individual student's outcome.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City?

College Scorecard program-level figures indicate that early earnings vary considerably by field among UMKC completers represented in the federal data. The figures describe reported earnings roughly one year after completing a program, not a salary promised to every graduate.

• Mechanical engineering: $69,750 in reported one-year earnings.
• Computer science: $63,355 in reported one-year earnings.
• Registered nursing: $60,748 in reported one-year earnings.
• Psychology: $30,014 in reported one-year earnings.
• Fine and studio arts: $24,512 in reported one-year earnings.

These are program-specific outcomes for the federally aided completers included in the measure, subject to the Scorecard's reporting rules; they are not a measure of every graduate's pay. One year is also a short window for fields in which graduate school, licensing or early-career training is common. When comparing programs, students should consider the credential level, debt, local job market and their intended career path alongside earnings.