University of Missouri - Kansas City Rankings by Salary Score
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University of Missouri - Kansas City's Top Ranking
University of Missouri - Kansas City is ranked on 1 list of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Missouri - Kansas City
We calculated a salary score for each of University of Missouri - Kansas City's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Missouri - Kansas City to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for UMKC Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $24,250 | $52,730 | |
| Biology, General | $20,500 | $33,990 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $18,750 | $43,020 | |
| Chemistry | $22,100 | $33,280 | |
| Civil Engineering | $26,000 | $56,640 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $17,110 | $37,040 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $58,670 | |
| Computer Science | $19,500 | $66,460 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $21,250 | $32,160 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $23,360 | $58,150 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $25,570 | $71,130 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $20,500 | $26,590 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,880 | $25,580 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $26,450 | $37,480 | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $22,100 | $29,690 | |
| History | $30,000 | $26,740 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,000 | $34,170 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | $24,000 | $55,960 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20,700 | $68,080 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not Reported | $31,740 | |
| Music | $14,260 | $27,300 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $24,240 | $32,740 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $27,050 | |
| Political Science and Government | $19,000 | $37,570 | |
| Psychology, General | $22,170 | $31,220 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $24,560 | $59,880 | |
| Sociology | $21,250 | $31,470 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,550 | $35,890 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $37,420 |
Salary Scores for UMKC Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $17,000 | $56,640 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Not Reported | $174,020 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $99,200 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $27,480 | $80,240 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $43,390 | $45,340 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $37,160 | $28,060 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $34,200 | $47,260 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $86,870 | |
| Music | $30,490 | $35,060 | |
| Public Administration | $40,500 | $48,430 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $27,460 | $101,410 | |
| Social Work | $37,700 | $45,050 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $45,950 | $41,790 |
Salary Scores for UMKC Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $191,110 | $125,820 | |
| Law | $98,490 | $53,020 | |
| Medicine | $174,730 | $57,720 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $102,170 | $119,440 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $53,260 | $145,710 |
Reviews by Program
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I went to University of Missouri Kansas City as my first choice for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. I completed both my masters and doctoral degree from their programs. Dr. Ellington is excellent and is phenomenally invested in this program and making it a solid experience. I felt like compared to many of my colleagues I received a much more comprehensive education in terms of didactic including not a narrow focus to psychiatry but also elements of family medicine and other disciplines... Read More
The creative writing program at UMKC is heavily emphasized on literary works and more academic writing (i.e. short stories and poetry). I wrote commercial fiction novels. Sometimes this created tension in a class because I could only submit partial manuscripts and most critiques I received from other students came with the caveat that "since this is only part of a bigger whole, I can't speak to the whole novel." The department also frowns upon genre fiction.