Best colleges for business in Missouri

    Truman State University ranks first in Missouri for business value (#56 nationally, value score 78.4): graduates earn $70,633 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $12,317 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 31 Missouri colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best business colleges in Missouri

    Truman State University ranks first in Missouri for business value (#56 nationally, value score 78.4): graduates earn $70,633 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $12,317 a year. 31 Missouri colleges qualify. At the median one, business graduates earn $59,834 and the average net price is $19,678 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 31 Missouri colleges qualify. At the median one, business graduates earn $59,834 and the average net price is $19,678 a year.
    • The highest business earnings in the state are at Saint Louis University ($91,483), ranked #3 in the state once cost, debt and graduation rate count.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Missouri Southern State University: $10,836 a year.
    Median earnings
    $59,834
    National: $64,860
    Median net price
    $19,678
    National: $19,132
    Median federal debt
    $20,875
    business graduates
    Public colleges
    11 of 31
    in this list

    31 colleges

    The Missouri ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Missouri 1

      Truman State University

      Kirksville, MO · Public · #56 nationally

      78.4Value
      Earnings
      $70,633
      Net price
      $12,317
      Federal debt
      $15,719
      Graduation rate
      74%
    2. Rank in Missouri 2

      University of Missouri-Columbia

      Columbia, MO · Public · #57 nationally

      78.1Value
      Earnings
      $84,534
      Net price
      $21,142
      Federal debt
      $18,750
      Graduation rate
      77%
    3. Rank in Missouri 3

      Saint Louis University

      Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · #245 nationally

      63.0Value
      Earnings
      $91,483
      Net price
      $29,674
      Federal debt
      $31,761
      Graduation rate
      79%
    4. Rank in Missouri 4

      University of Missouri-St Louis

      Saint Louis, MO · Public · #254 nationally

      62.7Value
      Earnings
      $65,373
      Net price
      $14,990
      Federal debt
      $17,750
      Graduation rate
      62%
    5. Rank in Missouri 5

      University of Missouri-Kansas City

      Kansas City, MO · Public · #294 nationally

      60.7Value
      Earnings
      $63,569
      Net price
      $13,778
      Federal debt
      $15,250
      Graduation rate
      56%
    6. Rank in Missouri 6

      Maryville University of Saint Louis

      Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · #326 nationally

      58.7Value
      Earnings
      $70,665
      Net price
      $20,199
      Federal debt
      $23,000
      Graduation rate
      62%
    7. Rank in Missouri 7

      Rockhurst University

      Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit · #405 nationally

      54.9Value
      Earnings
      $65,696
      Net price
      $24,702
      Federal debt
      $18,000
      Graduation rate
      72%
    8. Rank in Missouri 8

      Westminster College-Missouri

      Fulton, MO · Private nonprofit · #419 nationally

      53.6Value
      Earnings
      $70,100
      Net price
      $23,913
      Federal debt
      $21,500
      Graduation rate
      55%
    9. Rank in Missouri 9

      Missouri Western State University

      Saint Joseph, MO · Public · #496 nationally

      49.5Value
      Earnings
      $62,581
      Net price
      $16,379
      Federal debt
      $15,393
      Graduation rate
      35%
    10. Rank in Missouri 10

      University of Central Missouri

      Warrensburg, MO · Public · #498 nationally

      49.4Value
      Earnings
      $58,736
      Net price
      $15,554
      Federal debt
      $15,000
      Graduation rate
      52%
    11. Rank in Missouri 11

      Park University

      Parkville, MO · Private nonprofit · #513 nationally

      48.6Value
      Earnings
      $68,135
      Net price
      $19,119
      Federal debt
      $22,500
      Graduation rate
      36%
    12. Rank in Missouri 12

      Southeast Missouri State University

      Cape Girardeau, MO · Public · #522 nationally

      48.0Value
      Earnings
      $59,834
      Net price
      $17,110
      Federal debt
      $18,321
      Graduation rate
      61%
    13. Rank in Missouri 13

      Missouri State University-Springfield

      Springfield, MO · Public · #566 nationally

      46.0Value
      Earnings
      $60,247
      Net price
      $17,270
      Federal debt
      $19,625
      Graduation rate
      59%
    14. Rank in Missouri 14

      Lindenwood University

      Saint Charles, MO · Private nonprofit · #659 nationally

      40.1Value
      Earnings
      $63,524
      Net price
      $21,443
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      56%
    15. Rank in Missouri 15

      College of the Ozarks

      Point Lookout, MO · Private nonprofit · #694 nationally

      38.9Value
      Earnings
      $47,665
      Net price
      $13,114
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      63%
    16. Rank in Missouri 16

      Northwest Missouri State University

      Maryville, MO · Public · #699 nationally

      38.7Value
      Earnings
      $57,907
      Net price
      $16,120
      Federal debt
      $21,250
      Graduation rate
      52%
    17. Rank in Missouri 17

      Webster University

      Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · #703 nationally

      38.6Value
      Earnings
      $62,567
      Net price
      $26,955
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      58%
    18. Rank in Missouri 18

      Missouri Southern State University

      Joplin, MO · Public · #708 nationally

      38.4Value
      Earnings
      $55,286
      Net price
      $10,836
      Federal debt
      $19,250
      Graduation rate
      39%
    19. Rank in Missouri 19

      William Jewell College

      Liberty, MO · Private nonprofit · #730 nationally

      37.0Value
      Earnings
      $60,126
      Net price
      $19,678
      Federal debt
      $26,000
      Graduation rate
      63%
    20. Rank in Missouri 20

      Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

      Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit · #798 nationally

      33.2Value
      Earnings
      $52,286
      Net price
      $12,743
      Federal debt
      $22,000
      Graduation rate
      51%
    21. Rank in Missouri 21

      Evangel University

      Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit · #838 nationally

      30.5Value
      Earnings
      $55,483
      Net price
      $19,152
      Federal debt
      $24,451
      Graduation rate
      60%
    22. Rank in Missouri 22

      Columbia College-Missouri

      Columbia, MO · Private nonprofit · #841 nationally

      30.2Value
      Earnings
      $61,958
      Net price
      $25,982
      Federal debt
      $25,000
      Graduation rate
      51%
    23. Rank in Missouri 23

      Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

      Fayette, MO · Private nonprofit · #854 nationally

      29.2Value
      Earnings
      $51,274
      Net price
      $16,532
      Federal debt
      $16,466
      Graduation rate
      0%
    24. Rank in Missouri 24

      Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

      Fayette, MO · Private nonprofit · #859 nationally

      28.6Value
      Earnings
      $51,274
      Net price
      $21,697
      Federal debt
      $16,466
      Graduation rate
      49%
    25. Rank in Missouri 25

      Southwest Baptist University

      Bolivar, MO · Private nonprofit · #892 nationally

      26.1Value
      Earnings
      $56,182
      Net price
      $21,174
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      43%
    26. Rank in Missouri 26

      Lincoln University-Missouri

      Jefferson City, MO · Public · #896 nationally

      25.9Value
      Earnings
      $48,276
      Net price
      $13,788
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      24%
    27. Rank in Missouri 27

      Hannibal-LaGrange University

      Hannibal, MO · Private nonprofit · #908 nationally

      24.8Value
      Earnings
      $48,374
      Net price
      $21,546
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      56%
    28. Rank in Missouri 28

      Missouri Baptist University

      Saint Louis, MO · Private nonprofit · #920 nationally

      23.3Value
      Earnings
      $57,029
      Net price
      $27,032
      Federal debt
      $22,500
      Graduation rate
      50%
    29. Rank in Missouri 29

      William Woods University

      Fulton, MO · Private nonprofit · #946 nationally

      19.8Value
      Earnings
      $54,853
      Net price
      $26,458
      Federal debt
      $22,000
      Graduation rate
      47%
    30. Rank in Missouri 30

      Culver-Stockton College

      Canton, MO · Private nonprofit · #953 nationally

      18.3Value
      Earnings
      $50,742
      Net price
      $22,277
      Federal debt
      $22,500
      Graduation rate
      45%
    31. Rank in Missouri 31

      Missouri Valley College

      Marshall, MO · Private nonprofit · #955 nationally

      17.9Value
      Earnings
      $55,699
      Net price
      $24,230
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      25%

    Method: the same value score as the national business ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about business colleges in Missouri

    What are the best colleges for business in Missouri?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Missouri colleges for business are Truman State University (value score 78.4), University of Missouri-Columbia (value score 78.1) and Saint Louis University (value score 63). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Missouri college has the highest earnings for business graduates?

    Saint Louis University: its business graduates have median earnings of $91,483 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable business college in Missouri on this list?

    Missouri Southern State University has the lowest average net price of the ranked Missouri colleges, $10,836 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Missouri colleges are ranked for business?

    31 Missouri colleges have a business bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Missouri.