Central Methodist University
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How strong are the academics at Central Methodist University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
44%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Central Methodist has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Central Methodist University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Central Methodist's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Central Methodist University:

62%
First-year retention rate
44%
4-year grad rate
51%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $32,211. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$32,211
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Central Methodist University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business/Commerce, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Psychology, General
9.8
14.84
19.88
24.92
29.96
35

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 5
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 26
  • Accounting 7
  • Management Science 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 10
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • Music Teacher Education 7
  • Education, Other 5
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2
  • Social Science Teacher Education 2
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care and Support Services Management 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 35
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 5
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant 0
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 17
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Physical Fitness Technician 13
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 6
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 1
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 0
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 14
  • Psychology, General 8
  • Applied Behavior Analysis 1
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 2
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, Other 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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