Median Earnings (1yr)
$41,729
18th percentile (40th in MO)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

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)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
College of the Ozarks$41,729$41,813
University of Missouri-Columbia$58,335$59,013$17,4990.30
Northwest Missouri State University$48,302$53,374$19,2500.40
Southeast Missouri State University$44,418$54,326$14,0000.32
Missouri State University-Springfield$43,585$45,277$18,6140.43
University of Central Missouri$38,998$46,417$23,5420.60
National Median$48,338$20,0000.41

Other Agricultural Business and Management Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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.