Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,800

2024 Average Net Price

$12,389

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

659

58.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

20.6%

7 Graduates

About

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is a higher education institution located in Greene County, MO. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies were Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (54 degrees awarded) and General Business (3 degrees).

In 2024, 308 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (229 degrees), 8.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is $7,800, which is $−20,378 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is $7,800, which is $20,378 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,389.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies was $7,800. The cost of tuition at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is $−20,378 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,389

2024 Value

9.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,389. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies grew by 9.89%.

This chart compares the average net price of Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.19% with respect to 2023, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies had a total enrollment of 659 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is 386 students and the part-time enrollment is 273. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66% White, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.89% Black or African American, 3.03% Two or More Races, 2.58% Asian, 1.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.303% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.2%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 659 students. The full-time enrollment at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is 386 and the part-time enrollment is 273. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
435 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
87 enrolled students
Black or African American
52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is 66% White, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.89% Black or African American, 3.03% Two or More Races, 2.58% Asian, 1.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.303% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 34 students (5.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 86 more women than men received degrees from Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is white (229 degrees awarded). There were 8.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (54 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (3 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (74 degrees awarded), Psychology (45 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies are Accountants & auditors (1,046,886 people), Other managers (895,730 people), Financial managers (558,953 people), Chief executives & legislators (446,918 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (368,909 people).

The most specialized majors at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies in 2024 are Protective Services (74 degrees awarded), Psychology (45 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (40 degrees), and Business (61 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies are Protective Services (74 degrees awarded), Psychology (45 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (40 degrees), and Business (61 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies are Elementary & secondary schools (1,077,531 people), Computer Systems Design (653,117 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (606,024 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (587,165 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (580,515 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies.

Most Common (2024)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
54 degrees awarded
General Business
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

111

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

197

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (197).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.96 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies in General Studies, which is 7 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11% of students graduating from Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
229 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is white (229 degrees awarded). There were 8.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

3.9% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
301 degrees awarded
White Female
300 degrees awarded
White Female
231 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies is white female (301 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (300 degrees).

Operations

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies has an endowment valued at nearly $537k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.4k (3.99%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies are: Management, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees.

Endowment

$537k

2024 Endowment

4.5%

growth from 2023

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies has an endowment valued at about $537k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies grew 4.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Instructional Salaries

$179k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies paid a total of $179k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.21% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies were Management with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.