by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia College Missouri ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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Columbia College Missouri was ranked #63 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for general business majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College handed out 264 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 369 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 144 students received their master’s degree in general business from Columbia College Missouri. This makes it the #16 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia College Missouri is $48,329. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,842 for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia College Missouri, general business students borrow a median amount of $12,600 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all general business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,374.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia College Missouri was $327 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,268 | $12,268 |
| Books and Supplies | $480 | $480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,874 | $8,874 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,248 | $5,248 |
Learn more about Columbia College Missouri tuition and fees.
Of the 264 general business students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Columbia College Missouri, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Columbia College Missouri does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia College Missouri Online Learning page.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia College Missouri make a median salary of $71,024 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $78,070.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 120 students earned a master's degree in general business from Columbia College Missouri. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 general business majors earned their associate's degree from Columbia College Missouri. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College with a associate's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Columbia College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 90 |
| Human Resource Management | 79 |
| Accounting | 60 |
| Management Information Systems | 55 |
| Marketing | 28 |
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