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. We've also included details on how UMKC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 237 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 276 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMKC is $48,603. 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 UMKC, general business students borrow a median amount of $24,180 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 UMKC is $181 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 237 general business majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMKC. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 - Kansas City with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the UMKC general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from UMKC make a median salary of $93,486 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 212 |
| Accounting | 121 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 5 |
| Real Estate | 5 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.