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 Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general business majors, Mizzou came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 627 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 676 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 73 students received their master’s degree in general business from Mizzou. This makes it the #36 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in general business in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mizzou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,999 a year. This is higher than $47,842, which is the national median for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, general business students borrow a median amount of $53,653 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at Mizzou is $659 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mizzou was $1,384 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 627 general business majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mizzou. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 544 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from Mizzou make a median salary of $87,428 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
Of the 39 students who earned a master's degree in General Business/Commerce from Mizzou in 2021-2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 428 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 74 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 71 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 66 |
| Business Administration & Management | 50 |
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