Business/Commerce, General

Master's degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 52.01

$87,428Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$123,999Median earnings 4 years after
$123,517Median earnings 5 years after
$35,202Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $87,428 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 $35,202, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
$74,676$40,693
Columbia College
Columbia
$71,024$45,860
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
$70,744$32,728

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $87,428 one year after graduation and $123,517 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,202.

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