by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Missouri Southern ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri Southern was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #8 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 221 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri Southern State University handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 211 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,262 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri Southern paid an average of $560 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $280 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,172 | $7,172 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,459 | $3,459 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 general business majors earned their bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Missouri Southern State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 33 |
| Accounting | 10 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 4 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 2 |