Compare 10 Business/Commerce, General. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $56,116.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Business/Commerce, General. tells a different story. Across 10 programs, earnings range from $46,508 to $68,404—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Missouri-Columbia's Business/Commerce program leads with graduates earning $68,404, well above the $56,116 state average. Avila University follows at $65,226, while Missouri S&T reaches $64,733—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes across different institution types.
Highest program earnings: $68,404
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
6.1% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
15.2% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $68,404 | 707 | $20,500 | Excellent | $32,529 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Avila UniversityPrivate | $65,226 | 24 | $25,000 | Good | $19,309 | Manageable |
| #3 | $64,733 | 29 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,462 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $56,644 | 302 | $26,000 | Good | $18,445 | Challenging |
| #5 | $54,470 | 366 | $20,000 | Good | $15,027 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $54,280 | 394 | $23,879 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable |
| #7 | $53,997 | 271 | $18,750 | Good | $18,462 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $50,006 | 209 | $19,174 | Good | $10,400 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $46,891 | 93 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $46,508 | 82 | $17,619 | Good | $13,500 | Challenging |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
