Accounting at Missouri Baptist University

Missouri Baptist's accounting program falls short of what most Missouri accounting graduates earn. While first-year earnings of $46,000 might seem reasonable for an entry-level position, this sits at just the 40th percentile among Missouri accounting programs—meaning 60% of in-state alternatives deliver better starting salaries. The gap widens when you look at what nearby schools achieve: Maryville University graduates earn $61,000, and even University of Central Missouri hits $57,000. With debt of $24,000, repayment is manageable, but you're paying similar amounts to what students at higher-earning programs carry.

The 24% earnings growth to $57,000 by year four is solid, but that's where the trajectory should start, not where it arrives. A crucial caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so these numbers could swing significantly with a larger sample. For a program at a school with a 64% admission rate and below-average SAT scores, the outcomes suggest it's producing competent accountants who land jobs—they're just not landing the higher-paying ones that accounting degrees typically unlock.

If your child is set on Missouri Baptist for other reasons, they'll likely find accounting work and manage their debt. But if maximizing return on an accounting degree matters, consider the stronger Missouri programs that consistently place graduates into better-paying positions from day one.