Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,152
30th percentile (60th in MO)
Sample Size
51
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Central Missouri graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Central Missouri graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 30th percentile of all communication disorders sciences and services masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Central Missouri$56,152$44,543
Fontbonne University$56,540$51,733
Saint Louis University$55,235$53,120
Rockhurst University$54,880$66,961
University of Missouri-Columbia$54,674$61,609
Truman State University$54,575$48,197
National Median$59,150

Other Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Fontbonne University
Saint Louis
$28,976$56,540
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
$53,244$55,235
Rockhurst University
Kansas City
$43,420$54,880
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$14,130$54,674
Truman State University
Kirksville
$9,470$54,575

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Central Missouri, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.