# Southeast Missouri State University: Agricultural Business (bachelor's)

Cape Girardeau, MO. IPEDS 179557, CIP 01.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeast-missouri-state-university/majors/agricultural-business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,418
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,078 (U.S. median for this major: $65,882 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,000 (U.S. median $20,000)
- Rank in MO: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (6 colleges, $54,515): +$8,563
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,804

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,078 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,704 | $55,262 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,342 | $58,038 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,338 | $66,720 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,395 | $75,668 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,267 | $92,511 | 3.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Agricultural Business at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $82,831 | $17,499 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $63,078 | $14,000 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $58,035 | $19,250 | $16,244 | 54% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $50,995 | $18,614 | $17,613 | 58% |
| College of the Ozarks | $49,360 | not reported | $6,100 | 64% |
| University of Central Missouri | $47,248 | $23,542 | $14,462 | 54% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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