Is Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies worth it?
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Springfield, Missouri (midsize city), reported with Drury University. It awarded 297 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in criminal justice administration, general studies and psychology.
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is part of Drury University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$37,849
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,568
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,694
Average net price
$10,566
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
297
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
632
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,095 | $42,425 | 103 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $41,277 | $47,006 | 79 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $31,726 | $37,713 | 75 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,374 | $52,286 | 66 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,014 | $47,695 | 44 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $30,564 | $39,257 | 35 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,699 | $49,387 | 31 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $35,881 | $43,676 | 27 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $26,057 | $35,543 | 22 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $24,127 | $50,287 | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 54 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| General Studies | Associate | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 19 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 12 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 11 |
| Organizational Leadership | Bachelor's | 11 |
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Sources: federal figures for Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies. 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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