Business & Commerce at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri State University-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 101 business & commerce degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Many students take online classes at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Use these rankings to compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #7 of 17 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #11 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 54 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #276 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,350 |
| 2 years | $34,963 |
| 3 years | $42,876 |
| 4 years | $46,891 |
| 5 years | $54,872 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield take home a median $46,891, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 40% women (40) and 60% men (61).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 96 bachelor’s business & commerce graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 40% were women (38) and 60% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 81 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Missouri State University-Springfield
This Business & Commerce program at Missouri State University-Springfield includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 101 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.