Business Administration, Management and Operations at Culver-Stockton College

Culver-Stockton's business program sits squarely in the middle of Missouri's competitive landscape—just below the state median for earnings while matching typical debt loads. Graduates earn $42,000 in their first year and grow to $49,000 by year four, placing this program in the 40th percentile statewide. That's functional but unremarkable, especially when Missouri schools like Rockhurst and Truman State are launching business graduates into $50,000+ first-year salaries. Nationally, this program ranks even lower at the 32nd percentile, trailing the $45,700 benchmark by about $4,000.

The debt picture offers some reassurance: at $27,000, it's close to both state and national norms, creating a manageable 0.64 debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates should be able to handle these payments on their starting salaries. The 17% earnings growth over four years suggests reasonable career progression, though it doesn't close the gap with stronger programs.

For Missouri families, this is a safe but undistinguished choice. Your child will graduate with typical debt and below-average earnings for the state. If they're set on Culver-Stockton for fit or location, the business program won't derail their finances—but if career outcomes are the priority, several in-state alternatives deliver noticeably stronger returns without significantly higher costs.