Is University of Missouri-Kansas City worth it?
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public, four-year institution in Kansas City, Missouri (large city). It awarded 3,703 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, business and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,700
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,925
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,637
Average net price
$13,310
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
3,703
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,817
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $48,603 | $63,569 | 271 |
| Law | First professional | $60,766 | $92,296 | 183 |
| Dentistry | First professional | $138,806 | $173,323 | 153 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,150 | $88,249 | 144 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $93,486 | $119,601 | 132 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $38,786 | $49,135 | 119 |
| Medicine | First professional | $63,219 | $127,872 | 119 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $39,289 | $58,973 | 98 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $121,441 | $139,097 | 96 |
| Social Work | Master's | $50,723 | $63,357 | 90 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,224 | $47,928 | 72 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $69,239 | $97,043 | 69 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $40,483 | $59,183 | 64 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,357 | $73,096 | 63 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $39,992 | $52,117 | 58 |
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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Master's | 554 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 225 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 171 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 167 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 127 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 120 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 115 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 115 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 112 |
| Dentistry | Doctoral professional practice | 107 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27% | 9,820 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17% | 6,097 |
| Educational Services | 15% | 5,424 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,687 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 2,389 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 1,510 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 1,493 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 1,374 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Missouri-Kansas City. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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