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University of Missouri-Kansas City

MO · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
80/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$33K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Electrical and Computer Engineering$33K$92K$129KBBUY
Mechanical Engineering$33K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$33K$92K$129KBBUY
Chemistry$33K$65K$90KCBUY
Accounting and Related Services$39K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Business/Commerce$39K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$43K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$43K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$43K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Criminology$39K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Political Science and Government$39K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$39K$55K$74KDCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$39K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$39K$48K$65KDCAUTION
English Language and Literature$41K$48K$64KDAVOID
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$39K$45K$61KDAVOID
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$39K$45K$60KDAVOID
Music$41K$42K$57KFAVOID
Fine and Studio Arts$41K$42K$57KFAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Missouri-Kansas City earns a grade of A, with median debt of $33K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Missouri-Kansas City has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at University of Missouri-Kansas City. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $33K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).