Agricultural Business and Management at College of the Ozarks
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How College of the Ozarks graduates compare to all programs nationally
College of the Ozarks graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 18th percentile of all agricultural business and management bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
Agricultural Business and Management bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks | $41,729 | $41,813 | — | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $58,335 | $59,013 | $17,499 | 0.30 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $48,302 | $53,374 | $19,250 | 0.40 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $44,418 | $54,326 | $14,000 | 0.32 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $43,585 | $45,277 | $18,614 | 0.43 |
| University of Central Missouri | $38,998 | $46,417 | $23,542 | 0.60 |
| National Median | $48,338 | — | $20,000 | 0.41 |
Other Agricultural Business and Management Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | $14,130 | $58,335 | $17,499 |
| Northwest Missouri State University Maryville | $10,181 | $48,302 | $19,250 |
| Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau | $9,496 | $44,418 | $14,000 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield | $9,024 | $43,585 | $18,614 |
| University of Central Missouri Warrensburg | $9,739 | $38,998 | $23,542 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At College of the Ozarks, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.