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 | St. Louis, MO | $160,235 Median Business Earnings | $1,716 | 12.1% | 94.3% | |
| #2 | Ranken Technical CollegePrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $88,623 Median Business Earnings | $16,849 | — | 53.1% |
| #3 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $85,167 Median Business Earnings | $22,501 | 75.0% | 79.5% |
| #4 | Columbia, MO | $85,056 Median Business Earnings | $13,841 | 78.5% | 74.9% | |
| #5 | Avila UniversityPrivate | Kansas City, MO | $83,385 Median Business Earnings | $15,694 | 87.8% | 52.4% |
| #6 | Truman State UniversityPublic | Kirksville, MO | $76,080 Median Business Earnings | $6,046 | 83.8% | 68.5% |
| #7 | Rolla, MO | $73,519 Median Business Earnings | $10,912 | 72.5% | 64.4% | |
| #8 | Westminster CollegePrivate | Fulton, MO | $70,100 Median Business Earnings | $24,543 | 79.2% | 55.5% |
| #9 | Saint Louis, MO | $69,675 Median Business Earnings | $16,528 | 95.1% | 66.2% | |
| #10 | Park UniversityPrivate | Parkville, MO | $68,019 Median Business Earnings | $18,687 | — | 38.4% |
| #11 | Springfield, MO | $67,155 Median Business Earnings | $13,718 | 90.5% | 57.9% | |
| #12 | Saint Louis, MO | $66,918 Median Business Earnings | $13,031 | 62.7% | 56.6% | |
| #13 | Kansas City, MO | $66,170 Median Business Earnings | $10,576 | 72.2% | 55.5% | |
| #14 | Rockhurst UniversityPrivate | Kansas City, MO | $65,696 Median Business Earnings | $22,797 | 69.6% | 74.6% |
| #15 | Warrensburg, MO | $64,228 Median Business Earnings | $10,965 | 63.8% | 54.1% | |
| #16 | Cape Girardeau, MO | $63,461 Median Business Earnings | $12,704 | 73.5% | 57.9% | |
| #17 | Columbia CollegePrivate | Columbia, MO | $63,040 Median Business Earnings | $23,967 | — | 42.2% |
| #18 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | Saint Charles, MO | $62,993 Median Business Earnings | $15,678 | 56.8% | 49.3% |
| #19 | Saint Joseph, MO | $61,677 Median Business Earnings | $11,243 | — | 38.5% | |
| #20 | Webster UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $61,625 Median Business Earnings | $22,359 | 86.2% | 64.4% |
