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Is Cottey College worth it?

Nevada, MO · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Cottey College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Nevada, Missouri (small town). It awarded 68 degrees in 2024, most often in research and experimental psychology, liberal arts and sciences and biology sciences.

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Federal context for Cottey College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$22,183

Median earnings 4 years after

$39,529

Median earnings 10 years after

$35,422

Average net price

$13,805

Completion rate

56%

Completions (2024)

68

Years to pay back

1.4 years

Students (undergrad)

254

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociateN/A$33,236N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Biology, GeneralBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Biological and Physical SciencesBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
CriminologyBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
DanceAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Fine and Studio ArtsAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Research and Experimental Psychology, OtherBachelor's12
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate10
Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBachelor's8
Business Administration and Management, GeneralBachelor's5
English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's4
Biological and Physical SciencesBachelor's4
CriminologyBachelor's4
Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged ArtBachelor's4
History, GeneralBachelor's4
International Relations and AffairsBachelor's3

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