Median Earnings (1yr)
$39,081
21st percentile (40th in MO)
Sample Size
48
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How College of the Ozarks graduates compare to all programs nationally

College of the Ozarks graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 21th percentile of all business administration, management and operations 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (42 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
College of the Ozarks$39,081$47,444
Ranken Technical College$73,200$64,987$26,2500.36
Columbia College$53,748$53,404$33,7030.63
Park University$53,201$58,471$22,4720.42
Rockhurst University$51,887$23,2500.45
Truman State University$50,422$60,033$24,5490.49
National Median$45,703$26,0000.57

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis
$17,490$73,200$26,250
Columbia College
Columbia
$24,326$53,748$33,703
Park University
Parkville
$16,400$53,201$22,472
Rockhurst University
Kansas City
$43,420$51,887$23,250
Truman State University
Kirksville
$9,470$50,422$24,549

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.