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
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$670,548
Across Missouri programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,784
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Missouri-Columbia
Grad rate: 75.7% |
+$1,024,264 | $96,108 | $28,948 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Missouri-St Louis
Grad rate: 54.4% |
+$922,296 | $90,859 | $27,442 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Grad rate: 56.0% |
+$833,490 | $86,139 | $24,645 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Columbia College
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$528,548 | $72,141 | $37,136 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Grad rate: 69.3% |
+$374,074 | $65,213 | $45,093 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Lindenwood University
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$340,616 | $62,375 | $33,442 | N/A | 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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