by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CMU CGES degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CMU CGES measures up.
CMU CGES is ranked #1,370 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Missouri, it ranks #26 of 74 for value.
Among the majors CMU CGES offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Child Care & Support Services Management | #5 of 14 |
| Other Education | #8 of 31 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #8 of 31 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | #43 of 114 |
| Nursing | #43 of 114 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | #62 of 169 |
| Child Development | #62 of 169 |
| General Special Education | #76 of 162 |
| Special Education | #76 of 162 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #85 of 252 |
Below is the detailed CMU CGES value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is ranked #37 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #26 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the CMU CGES financial aid page to be sure.
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is ranked #1,370 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CMU CGES costs about $16,682. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $66,730 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $22,310 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,601 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,682 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $66,730 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about CMU CGES net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CMU CGES degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $89,240 | — | — |
| All Students | $66,730 | #1,370 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,404 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $89,240 | — | — |
| All Students | $66,730 | #26 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,404 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CMU CGES shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,013 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,057 |
About 73% of CMU CGES undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,833 per year. Get more details on the CMU CGES financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average CMU CGES cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.