Business/Commerce at Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 189 graduates a year
Missouri Southern State University graduates in business/commerce earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri Southern State University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 232 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $56,038 | $52,406 | #253 | $33,376 |
| 233 | McMurry University Abilene, TX | $55,605 | $56,534 | #235 | $43,340 |
| 234 | Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | $55,452 | $62,943 | #188 | $32,446 |
| 235 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $55,286 | $59,278 | #213 | $44,262 |
| 236 | Brenau University Gainesville, GA | $55,114 | $57,054 | #231 | $43,193 |
| 237 | Midway University Midway, KY | $55,108 | $62,399 | #195 | $38,334 |
| 238 | University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX | $55,051 | $55,971 | #241 | — |
Other Business/Commerce Credentials at Missouri Southern State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $58,131 | — |
Other Majors at Missouri Southern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,985 | $62,273 | #863 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,295 | — | #349 of 459 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $64,765 | $52,539 | #30 of 61 |
| Public Health | $63,965 | — | #52 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,576 | — | #268 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,701 | $34,465 | #144 of 610 |
| Social Work | $49,855 | $27,936 | #274 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,114 | $33,167 | #514 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,892 | $36,783 | #355 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,771 | $30,201 | #614 of 660 |
| Psychology | $41,008 | $34,647 | #945 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $40,957 | — | #436 of 462 |
| Biology | $40,412 | $31,149 | #821 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,402 | $29,309 | #242 of 423 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,419 | $36,345 | #647 of 680 |
| Education | $39,273 | $34,166 | #68 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri Southern State University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,262 one year after graduating and $55,286 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri Southern State University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Missouri Southern State University ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #213 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Missouri Southern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,116.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.