Cottey College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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254
students enrolled
65
degrees and certificates a year
56%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$13,805
average net price a year
Tuition $24,518
$32,903
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$35,422
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 22% | 14 |
| Biological sciences | 19% | 12 |
| Business & management | 11% | 7 |
| Education | 9% | 6 |
| Social sciences | 9% | 6 |
AI and data programs
Cottey College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Cottey College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Vernon County, where the college is.
1
open professional jobs
1
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.1%
unemployment in Vernon County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$54,519
median household income
Vernon County
37%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in biological sciences, business & management, education, which lead to human resources (1 open).
Hiring most: Places For People (1).
What they hire for: Human Resources (1). Human Resources jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of Western Missouri Inc..
- Missouri Job Center - NevadaNevada · 417-448-1177 · Monday - Thursday 8am-5:00pm; Friday 8am-5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Cottey College?
- Cottey College enrolls about 254 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Nevada, Missouri. It awards about 65 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Cottey College?
- 56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Cottey College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,903 six years after entry and $35,422 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Cottey College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Cottey College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Cottey College?
- 1 open professional jobs are listed in Vernon County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Places For People has the most openings.
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