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. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,364 a year. This is less than $47,842, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, general business students borrow a median amount of $23,504 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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The general business program at Missouri State awarded 98 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Missouri State 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 497 |
| Marketing | 177 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 139 |
| Accounting | 128 |
| Hospitality Management | 96 |