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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Rockhurst UniversityPrivate | Kansas City, MO | $51,887 Median Business Earnings | $18,557 | 69.0% | 75.6% |
| #22 | Webster UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $51,467 Median Business Earnings | $21,696 | 58.0% | 61.1% |
| #23 | Missouri Baptist UniversityPrivate | Saint Louis, MO | $50,788 Median Business Earnings | $23,437 | 64.1% | 48.2% |
| #24 | Joplin, MO | $50,006 Median Business Earnings | $9,021 | 97.4% | 38.3% | |
| #25 | Culver-Stockton CollegePrivate | Canton, MO | $49,143 Median Business Earnings | $16,859 | 98.0% | 50.2% |
| #26 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | Point Lookout, MO | $47,444 Median Business Earnings | $6,214 | 14.9% | 61.3% |
| #27 | Fayette, MO | $45,177 Median Business Earnings | $22,570 | 87.9% | 52.5% | |
| #28 | Saint Joseph, MO | $43,612 Median Business Earnings | $10,342 | — | 39.8% | |
| #29 | Evangel UniversityPrivate | Springfield, MO | $41,208 Median Business Earnings | $13,335 | 45.0% | 64.8% |
| #30 | Hannibal-Lagrange UniversityPrivate | Hannibal, MO | $39,736 Median Business Earnings | $9,571 | 58.7% | 44.3% |
| #31 | Saint Louis, MO | $39,682 Median Business Earnings | $12,412 | — | 27.4% | |
| #32 | Southwest Baptist UniversityPrivate | Bolivar, MO | $38,289 Median Business Earnings | $22,672 | 99.7% | 51.2% |
| #33 | Missouri Valley CollegePrivate | Marshall, MO | $37,536 Median Business Earnings | $15,550 | 52.7% | 24.5% |
| #34 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | Jefferson City, MO | $36,306 Median Business Earnings | $9,052 | — | 22.1% |
| #35 | Stephens CollegePrivate | Columbia, MO | $32,563 Median Business Earnings | $16,807 | 91.5% | 46.5% |
