Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield, Missouri · Private, nonprofit · 632 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,291 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,756 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,486 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,937 |
| $110k and up | $13,948 |
| All families (average) | $10,566 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,006 | +$12,197 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $52,286 | +$17,477 | clears the bar | $22,778 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,425 | +$7,616 | clears the bar | $20,958 | 2.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $48,281 | +$13,472 | clears the bar | $18,810 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $37,713 | +$2,904 | clears the bar | $19,478 | 6.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $47,695 | +$12,886 | clears the bar | $31,053 | 2.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $33,531 | -$1,278 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,257 | +$4,448 | clears the bar | $20,550 | 4.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,387 | +$14,578 | clears the bar | $23,424 | 1.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $35,543 | +$734 | clears the bar | $15,634 | 21.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $47,160 | +$12,351 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $41,996 | +$7,187 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 3.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $30,595 | -$4,214 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $43,676 | +$8,867 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 3.3 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,287 | +$15,478 | clears the bar | $20,186 | 1.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 64% of students receive Pell grants · 43% 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.