Business/Commerce at Maryville University of Saint Louis

Based on comparable business programs in Missouri, Maryville graduates appear to earn around $47,700 in their first year, climbing to $53,000 by year four—a trajectory that aligns with both state and national medians for business degrees. The estimated $28,100 in debt sits above Missouri's typical $22,700 for similar programs, though the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 suggests graduates should be able to manage payments without severe financial strain.

What's less clear is whether Maryville's program justifies its higher debt load compared to state peers. The four-year earnings figure ($53,000) trails programs like Mizzou ($56,000) and roughly matches several other Missouri options that may carry less debt. For a school with a 94% admission rate, you'd hope to see either stronger earnings outcomes or lower debt levels to differentiate it from more selective alternatives in the state.

The upward earnings trend from year one to year four is encouraging, but the lack of school-specific data means you're essentially betting on whether Maryville's career services and business network can match what peer programs deliver. If your child is committed to staying in St. Louis and Maryville offers strong connections in that specific market, the premium might make sense. Otherwise, comparing actual net costs after financial aid against state flagship options would be prudent before committing.