University of Missouri-St Louis

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Missouri-St Louis?

UMSL's reported six-year graduation rate is 57% for the standard federal cohort of first-time, full-time students pursuing bachelor's degrees. The reported four-year rate is 38%. These figures describe how defined groups completed degrees over different periods; they do not predict an individual student's outcome.

The six-year measure is particularly useful when comparing universities because it allows more time than a four-year measure, but it still excludes many transfer entrants and students who began part time. That limitation matters at UMSL, which enrolls a substantial number of transfers. The reported first-year retention rate is 74%, meaning roughly three-quarters of the measured first-time group returned the following fall; retention is not the same as graduation.

For a prospective student, the practical questions behind these figures are whether required classes are available when needed, how transfer credits apply, and whether a major's course sequence or placement requirements could affect time to degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Missouri-St Louis?

Federal College Scorecard program data report earnings measured one year after completion for some UMSL fields of study. The measure is a median for graduates with matching earnings records in the relevant federally aided program cohort, not a starting salary offered to every graduate.

Examples of reported one-year medians include $64,659 for computer science and $69,288 for electrical, electronics and communications engineering. The reported figure for registered nursing is $56,247, while the figure for education, general, is $29,599. These are program-level observations, not a fair ranking of majors: credentials, occupations, locations, further study and the share of graduates represented can differ. Applicants should match any figure to the exact degree level and field they are considering.

UMSL's career services provide a different kind of information from earnings statistics. Students can seek career counseling, résumé and interview help, job-search support, employer events and internship guidance. Those services may help with preparation and applications, but neither a service's availability nor a historical earnings figure guarantees a job or salary.