University of Missouri-Kansas City— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$59,637
in 2021+26% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 26% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 27% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 19 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 37% | $6,166 |
| 1999 | — | — | 39% | $6,863 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38% | $6,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 39% | $6,286 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39% | $6,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 45% | $6,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41% | $7,250 |
| 2005 | — | — | 44% | $8,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 46% | $8,785 |
| 2007 | — | — | 45% | $9,000 |
| 2008 | $47,300 | — | 43% | $9,938 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44% | $10,132 |
| 2010 | $44,600 | $18,155 | 44% | $10,500 |
| 2011 | — | $17,937 | 46% | $11,000 |
| 2012 | $43,100 | $19,236 | 44% | $11,250 |
| 2013 | $43,700 | $20,118 | 48% | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $43,900 | $17,606 | 51% | $13,000 |
| 2015 | $45,700 | $18,802 | 52% | $14,000 |
| 2016 | — | $14,418 | 50% | $14,695 |
| 2017 | — | $15,764 | 49% | $15,000 |
| 2018 | — | $14,897 | 48% | $14,000 |
| 2019 | — | $14,273 | 49% | $13,938 |
| 2020 | — | $14,643 | 50% | $14,750 |
| 2021 | $59,637 | $15,702 | 54% | $14,835 |
| 2022 | — | $13,296 | 57% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,242 | 56% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,837 | 56% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,310 | 55% | — |