Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Missouri by ROI
Colleges in Missouri ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Missouri
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$251,244
Across Missouri programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,426
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Columbia College
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$104,612 | $42,366 | $37,136 | $27,897 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Jefferson College
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$189,390 | $33,827 | $12,965 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Bryan University
Grad rate: 57.8% |
-$459,730 | $23,214 | $26,177 | $23,449 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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