University of Central Missouri
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How strong are the academics at University of Central Missouri?

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

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
38%
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 Missouri has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
196
10-19
398
20-29
253
30-39
85
40-49
40
50-99
13
100+
3

Honors Programs

University of Central Missouri 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 Missouri'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 University of Central Missouri:

74%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
54%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $56,804. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$56,804
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Elementary Education and Teaching
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Computer Science
71.4
76.92
82.44
87.96
93.48
99

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural Business and Management, Other 25
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 40
  • Bioinformatics 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 43
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 37
  • Construction Management, General 36
  • Finance, General 20
  • Accounting 13
  • Fashion Merchandising 8
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7
  • Actuarial Science 4
  • Finance, General 4
  • Insurance 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 0
Communication
  • Radio and Television 18
  • Public Relations/Image Management 16
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
  • Radio and Television 2
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Printing Management 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 76
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 45
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 6
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 3
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 99
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 26
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 24
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 16
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 13
  • Education, Other 11
  • Art Teacher Education 6
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Secondary School Administration/Principalship 0
Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 38
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 21
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 21
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 21
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 15
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 7
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 1
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0
  • Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other 0
  • Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 11
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development 22
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 5
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 97
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 25
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 13
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 6
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 0
History
  • History, General 15
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 98
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 12
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 84
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 5
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 43
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 30
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 41
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 1
  • Psychology, General 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 31
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 18
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • Anthropology, General 8
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Economics, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 29
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 11
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 11
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
  • Music, General 8
  • Interior Design 8
  • Musical Theatre 4
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 2
  • Photography 0
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