by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduate School, including its rankings, graduate degree programs, diversity, and more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City landed the #351 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.In addition, UMKC took the #8 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, UMKC came in at #351.In addition, UMKC took the #8 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Missouri.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingUMKC ranked #351 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UMKC took the #8 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Missouri.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, UMKC took the #351 spot out of 4,630 schools. UMKC also ranked #8 for Best Graduate Schools in Missouri.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,566 graduate students attended University of Missouri-Kansas City.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at UMKC is made up of 56.0% women and 44.0% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 27.9% of the graduate students who attend UMKC are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.UMKC is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 19.1% of the graduate student population.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,572 | $28,842 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
The typical graduate student at UMKC who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,814.
Master’s degree recipients from UMKC earn an average early-career salary of $81,579.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from UMKC is $141,912.
After earning their professional degree from UMKC, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $130,326.
The graduate programs at UMKC lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | $196,454 |
| Allied Health Services | $191,856 |
| Dentistry | $167,251 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $140,469 |
| Nursing | $134,712 |
| Medicine | $130,195 |
| Business & Commerce | $115,467 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $104,656 |
| Allied Health Professions | $95,769 |
| Accounting | $93,358 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public institution situated in Kansas City, Missouri.The location of UMKC is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Contact details for UMKC are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5000 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO 64110 |
| Phone: | 816-235-1000 |
| Website: | www.umkc.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pages/University-of-Missouri-Kansas-City/325868702683 |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/umkansascity |
Around 27.9% of UMKC graduate students took at least one course online.Roughly 13.7% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 3 | — |
| General Education | 7 | — |
| General Psychology | 7 | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 50 | — |
| Music | 26 | $59,378 |
| Nursing | 1 | $224,447 |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 1 | — |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 5 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 31 | — |
| Medical Science | 5 | — |
| Medieval Studies | 2 | — |
| Music | 2 | — |
| Public Administration | 8 | — |
| Real Estate | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 107 | $167,251 |
| Law | 127 | $85,547 |
| Medicine | 120 | $130,195 |
| Nursing | 36 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 115 | $140,469 |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 7 | — |
| Construction Management | 1 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 10 | — |
| Music | 5 | — |
| Nursing | 14 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 | — |
| Urban Studies | 11 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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