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 UMSL ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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UMSL was ranked #44 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 #2 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 333 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 331 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 151 students received their master’s degree in general business from UMSL. This makes it the #15 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMSL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,928 a year. 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 UMSL, general business students borrow a median amount of $17,258 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at UMSL is $145 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMSL was $1,194 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $480 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 333 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from UMSL. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMSL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 228 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Online degrees for the UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's general business program at UMSL make a median salary of $87,974. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 general business majors earned their master's degree from UMSL. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 - St Louis with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 125 |
| Business Administration & Management | 31 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 18 |
| Human Resource Management | 7 |
| Marketing | 4 |