Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Maryville University of Saint Louis

With a first-year median of $69,590, Maryville's Management Sciences graduates start $4,000 ahead of Missouri's median for this program and nearly $7,500 above the national benchmark—solid positioning for a school with a 94% acceptance rate. The $23,250 debt load translates to a 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates earn three dollars for every dollar borrowed. That's manageable by any standard, though the numbers come from a small sample size (under 30 graduates), so individual outcomes could vary more than usual.

What stands out is the stability: earnings climb 7% to $74,445 by year four, and the program ranks in the 60th percentile statewide despite Missouri having only eight schools offering this degree. For context, even University of Missouri-St Louis—often viewed as the more established public option—reports lower starting earnings at $61,709. The broad accessibility (94% admission rate, 36% Pell recipients) suggests Maryville isn't relying on selectivity to drive these outcomes.

The cautious take: small cohorts mean these numbers could shift year to year, so don't treat them as guaranteed. But the fundamental equation works—graduates leave with moderate debt and enter careers paying well above average for this field. If your student is considering quantitative business roles and wants to stay in Missouri, this program delivers competitive outcomes without the debt loads that sometimes come with specialized business degrees.