Business, Management, Marketing, at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri S&T's business program produces graduates earning $60,645 in their first year—nearly $10,000 above the national median for business degrees and right at Missouri's state median. With debt under $25,000, the 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates could theoretically pay off loans in under five months of gross income, a remarkably manageable position compared to most bachelor's programs. The school's STEM focus appears to benefit even its business graduates, likely through connections to engineering and technical industries that pay premium salaries.

The growth trajectory is modest but steady, with earnings climbing to $64,733 by year four. While that 7% gain won't excite anyone, starting from $60,000 means graduates aren't facing income stagnation from a weak position—they're building on solid financial footing. Among Missouri's limited business program options (only four schools report data), this sits squarely in the middle, but nationally it outperforms 75% of comparable programs.

For families considering business schools in Missouri, this program delivers strong starting salaries without the debt burden that plagues many undergraduate business degrees. The university's technical reputation seems to translate into better-than-average outcomes even for non-engineering majors, making this a practical choice for students interested in business careers with manageable financial risk.