Business/Commerce at Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains, MO · Associate's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Missouri State University-West Plains graduates in business/commerce earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Missouri State University-West Plains Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 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 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
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| 174 | Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX | $41,614 | $42,309 | #178 | $25,873 |
| 175 | Gogebic Community College Ironwood, MI | $41,328 | $43,576 | #170 | — |
| 176 | Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa, AL | $40,943 | $46,474 | #147 | — |
| 177 | Missouri State University-West Plains West Plains, MO | $40,895 | $43,848 | #168 | — |
| 178 | Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe, LA | $40,816 | $47,248 | #142 | — |
| 179 | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home, AR | $40,544 | $47,778 | #132 | — |
| 180 | Lackawanna College Scranton, PA | $40,467 | $41,155 | #184 | — |
Other Majors at Missouri State University-West Plains by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,466 | $56,681 | #907 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,742 | $28,365 | #862 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri State University-West Plains business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,895 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri State University-West Plains rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Missouri State University-West Plains ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Missouri State University-West Plains worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927).
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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.