Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. 64% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is a private nonprofit institution located in Springfield, Missouri with approximately 632 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,566 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $36,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Designed for working adults and non-traditional students who need flexibility to finish a degree while managing jobs and family responsibilities, this small Springfield campus offers an accessible path back to a credential at a genuinely affordable net price of around $10,566 per year. The relatively low median debt at graduation — $20,979 — means students aren't taking on crushing financial risk, which matters given that median earnings sit at $36,200 a decade out. That said, the numbers here tell a story worth taking seriously: a 43% graduation rate and 50% freshman retention rate suggest that many students start but don't finish, which often reflects the real-life pressures adult learners face rather than academic rigor alone. If you're considering this program, go in with a concrete plan — know exactly how many credits transfer, map out your schedule before day one, and connect early with an advisor who understands working-student realities. This can be a smart, low-debt option for the right person, but success here requires more self-direction than a traditional four-year experience.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 32 | $52,286 | $68,257 | −$15,971 |
| Psychology, General | 30 | $42,425 | $50,706 | −$8,281 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 | $37,713 | $47,382 | −$9,669 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | $47,695 | $55,378 | −$7,683 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 11 | $47,160 | $53,072 | −$5,912 |
| Human Services, General | 9 | $39,257 | $48,597 | −$9,340 |
| History | 7 | $41,996 | $50,680 | −$8,684 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | $35,543 | $48,590 | −$13,047 |
| Biology, General | 2 | $49,387 | $57,214 | −$7,827 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | $50,287 | $48,471 | +$1,816 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (632 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies cost?
The average net price at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is about $10,566 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies?
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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