Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, Missouri · Private, nonprofit · 1,040 undergraduates
Of 18 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,260 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,894 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,680 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,883 |
| $110k and up | $27,411 |
| All families (average) | $22,766 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,140 | +$50,331 | clears the bar | $15,917 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,344 | +$11,535 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,274 | +$16,465 | clears the bar | $18,111 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $45,805 | +$10,996 | clears the bar | $18,084 | 1.6 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $51,637 | +$16,828 | clears the bar | $22,375 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,219 | +$7,410 | clears the bar | $16,062 | 2.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $35,452 | +$643 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 23.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $52,836 | +$18,027 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $59,648 | +$24,839 | clears the bar | $15,451 | 0.6 yrs |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $43,653 | +$8,844 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $57,976 | +$23,167 | clears the bar | $56,615 | 2.4 yrs |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $29,753 | -$5,056 | falls short | $15,500 | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $45,220 | +$10,411 | clears the bar | $34,980 | 3.4 yrs |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's Degree | $94,410 | +$59,601 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $68,648 | +$33,839 | clears the bar | $13,150 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 51% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.