Compare 20 Auditing. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $57,082.
Auditing programs produce graduates earning between $33,025 and $81,583—a $48K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 20 ranked programs in Missouri, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Missouri-Columbia's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $81,583, well above the state average of $57,082. Drury University follows at $67,541, while University of Missouri-Kansas City rounds out the top three at $65,509. The data shows Missouri's public university programs dominating the field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Missouri-Columbia graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 4.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, University of Missouri-St Louis leads with a 12.0% family burden, still rated 'Good' affordability.
Highest program earnings: $81,583
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
4.8% payment burden | Excellent
12.0% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $81,583 | 159 | $20,500 | Excellent | $32,529 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Drury UniversityPrivate | $67,541 | 14 | $20,979 | Excellent | $26,668 | Manageable |
| #3 | $65,509 | 88 | $18,750 | Excellent | $18,462 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $65,154 | 114 | $20,000 | Excellent | $15,027 | Good | |
| #5 | $65,069 | 25 | $22,000 | Excellent | $18,781 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Truman State UniversityPublic | $64,972 | 70 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,503 | Manageable |
| #7 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $63,153 | 50 | $25,000 | Good | $34,177 | Challenging |
| #8 | $61,848 | 37 | $21,500 | Excellent | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $59,635 | 129 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $59,629 | 23 | $21,500 | Excellent | $15,803 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $58,085 | 37 | $21,000 | Good | $14,000 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Webster UniversityPrivate | $56,669 | 11 | $23,000 | Good | $13,587 | Manageable |
| #13 | Missouri Baptist UniversityPrivate | $56,622 | 29 | $22,500 | Good | $17,265 | Manageable |
| #14 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $54,935 | 48 | $26,000 | Good | $18,445 | Challenging |
| #15 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $51,171 | 93 | $23,879 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable |
| #16 | $50,828 | 27 | $19,968 | Good | $11,334 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Culver-Stockton CollegePrivate | $49,004 | 11 | $26,000 | Manageable | $29,500 | High |
| #18 | $41,869 | 33 | $17,619 | Manageable | $13,500 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $35,330 | 8 | $28,875 | High | $14,000 | High |
| #20 | $33,025 | 12 | $25,930 | High | $12,500 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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