Business programs in Missouri produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $37,536 to $121,011 across 33 programs. The variation in program outcomes demonstrates how school selection directly impacts long-term earning potential, with graduates averaging $54,829—though this falls $3,997 below the national benchmark for undergraduate business degrees.
Leading the list is Washington University In St Louis, achieving the highest program earnings at $121,011. University Of Missouri-Columbia follows with $68,076 in median earnings, while Avila University rounds out the top three at $65,226. These top-performing programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes that justify their positioning among Missouri's business education leaders.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Saint Louis, MO | $121,011 Median Business Earnings | $4,391 | 12.0% | 94.5% | |
| #2 | Columbia, MO | $68,076 Median Business Earnings | $13,599 | 77.0% | 76.2% | |
| #3 | Avila UniversityPrivate | Kansas City, MO | $65,226 Median Business Earnings | $13,998 | 59.5% | 42.6% |
| #4 | Rolla, MO | $64,733 Median Business Earnings | $9,530 | 73.1% | 63.6% | |
| #5 | Truman State UniversityPublic | Kirksville, MO | $61,815 Median Business Earnings | $7,322 | 80.0% | 68.4% |
| #6 | Westminster CollegePrivate | Fulton, MO | $61,542 Median Business Earnings | $22,825 | 77.6% | 57.5% |
| #7 | Warrensburg, MO | $58,709 Median Business Earnings | $11,862 | 68.6% | 49.4% | |
| #8 | Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,043 Median Business Earnings | $11,453 | 78.5% | 55.7% | |
| #9 | Saint Louis, MO | $57,459 Median Business Earnings | $10,019 | 57.2% | 56.9% | |
| #10 | Saint Louis, MO | $57,174 Median Business Earnings | $21,213 | 93.7% | 71.5% | |
| #11 | Kansas City, MO | $56,819 Median Business Earnings | $9,214 | 75.0% | 55.9% | |
| #12 | Springfield, MO | $56,357 Median Business Earnings | $12,238 | 91.0% | 57.3% | |
| #13 | Fontbonne UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $56,223 Median Business Earnings | $13,464 | 95.0% | 56.8% |
| #14 | Maryville, MO | $55,869 Median Business Earnings | $11,120 | 85.9% | 57.5% | |
| #15 | William Woods UniversityPrivate | Fulton, MO | $55,369 Median Business Earnings | $19,042 | 74.5% | 57.0% |
| #16 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | Saint Charles, MO | $54,837 Median Business Earnings | $14,581 | 65.9% | 50.3% |
| #17 | William Jewell CollegePrivate | Liberty, MO | $54,688 Median Business Earnings | $9,227 | 34.3% | 61.6% |
| #18 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $54,294 Median Business Earnings | $20,869 | 81.5% | 79.8% |
| #19 | Drury UniversityPrivate | Springfield, MO | $54,059 Median Business Earnings | $11,262 | — | 66.0% |
| #20 | Columbia CollegePrivate | Columbia, MO | $53,641 Median Business Earnings | $26,212 | — | 45.7% |
