by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 332 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Missouri State. This makes it the #65 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,968 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, business administration students borrow a median amount of $19,249 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all business administration bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,553.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Missouri State is $171 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 181 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Missouri State make a median salary of $70,717. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
Of the 219 business administration students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Missouri State, about 52% were men and 48% 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 State University - Springfield with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 177 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 139 |
| Accounting | 128 |
| General Business/Commerce | 99 |
| Hospitality Management | 96 |
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