Is Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences worth it?
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Fayette, Missouri (rural area), part of the Central Methodist University-College system. It awarded 228 degrees in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business and biology sciences.
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is part of Central Methodist University-College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$41,468
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,668
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,991
Average net price
$22,766
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
228
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
1,040
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,569 | $85,140 | 282 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $32,393 | $35,452 | 163 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $39,435 | $51,274 | 118 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,323 | $42,219 | 52 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $45,023 | $52,836 | 47 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,223 | $45,805 | 44 |
| Education, General | Master's | $38,945 | $45,220 | 39 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $32,588 | $39,671 | 39 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $49,629 | $59,648 | 32 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $29,753 | N/A | 28 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,416 | $46,344 | 26 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $36,918 | $57,976 | 26 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $32,499 | $51,637 | 25 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $68,648 | N/A | 24 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $95,405 | $115,434 | 20 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Music Teacher Education | Bachelor's | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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