# University of Missouri-Kansas City: Business (bachelor's)

Kansas City, MO. IPEDS 178402, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-kansas-city/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,603
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,569 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,853 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in MO: 5 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (11 colleges, $63,524): +$45
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,723

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,569 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 | $10,576 | $46,746 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,472 | $46,286 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,613 | $55,749 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,019 | $70,804 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,877 | $83,436 | 3.0 years |

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

## Business at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $86,209 | not reported | $22,066 | 66% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $84,534 | $21,500 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Avila University | $83,385 | $32,750 | $16,053 | 52% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $65,373 | $21,538 | $15,071 | 57% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $63,569 | $21,853 | $13,310 | 56% |
| Lindenwood University | $63,524 | $31,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| Columbia College | $61,958 | $28,100 | $22,715 | 42% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $56,215 | $26,000 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $55,286 | $20,737 | $12,007 | 42% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $51,274 | $22,732 | $22,766 | 51% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $51,274 | $22,732 | $14,601 | 0% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $98,430 Kansas City, MO-KS, $97,270 MO, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $90,490 Kansas City, MO-KS, $79,300 MO, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $101,050 Kansas City, MO-KS, $94,660 MO, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## 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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