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Cleveland University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS
privateWebsite
37
Value
#637
Quality Rank
Score: 39.1/100
37
Value Score
out of 100
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,304
-3% vs average
Net Price / Year
$35,764
+75% vs average
Graduation Rate
100%
Payback Period
2.7 years
Median Debt
$12,500
Student Body
95

Cleveland University-Kansas City — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Source: U.S. Dept of Education (College Scorecard)CollegeValueRanked
Admission Rate
69%

Cleveland University-Kansas City at a Glance

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is a private university in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. Cleveland University-Kansas City is known primarily for its chiropractic doctorate program (D.C.) but it also offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The university has been in operation in the Kansas City area since 1922 and has occupied its current 34-acre Overland Park, Kansas, location since 2008.

Founded

1922

104 years old

Students

492

39 undergrad · 449 grad

Faculty

33

Sources:Wikipedia

Is Cleveland University-Kansas City Worth It?

At a value score of 37/100, Cleveland University-Kansas City is a below-average value relative to its cost. Graduates earn $52,304 — 3% below average — while paying $35,764/year. Consider alternatives with better earnings-to-cost ratios.

With a 2.7-year payback period, most graduates recoup their total cost of attendance relatively quickly.

With a 100% graduation rate, the vast majority of students finish their degree and reach these earning outcomes.

Bottom line: consider whether the specific program you're interested in at Cleveland University-Kansas City has outcomes that justify the cost — the institution-wide numbers suggest caution.

Best Programs at Cleveland University-Kansas City

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Cleveland University-Kansas City. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$143,056

Based on $35,764/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-3%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

2.7 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$379,984

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

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Quick Facts

Institution Type
private
Location
Overland Park, KS
Student Body
95 students
Admission Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
100%
Net Price (Annual)
$35,764
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,304
Median Student Debt
$12,500

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.