Business/Commerce, General

Master's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, MO

CIP 52.01

$71,024Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,915Median earnings 4 years after
$91,573Median earnings 5 years after
$45,860Median federal debt
118Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Columbia College earn a median of $71,024 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $125,988 four years after graduating (middle half: $83,879–$189,086). Median debt is $45,860, about 65% of first-year earnings.

Business/Commerce, General (Master's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$93,486$20,250
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$87,974$28,405
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$87,428$35,202
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
$74,676$40,693
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
$70,744$32,728

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Columbia College make?

The median salary is $71,024 one year after graduation and $91,573 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $45,860.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.