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Business/Commerce, General at University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,999/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Commerce, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$683K	$667K	$593K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	11.8x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	4.9x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,520

Out-of-state: $137,352 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$79,556

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,927

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Missouri-Columbia's Business/Commerce, General graduates start at $55,999/yr — above the $48,211 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business/Commerce, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business/Commerce, General's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,000 in median debt clears quickly against $55,999 in annual earnings.

At #7 of 242 nationally, this is a top-5% Business/Commerce, General program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $55,999 to $80,927 over five years — a 45% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Missouri-Columbia

A 77% acceptance rate means University of Missouri-Columbia is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 23,118 students in Columbia, MO.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business/Commerce, General at University of Missouri-Columbia?

This program scores 75/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business/Commerce, General nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business/Commerce, General careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $592,611 in decade earnings vs $682,616 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Missouri-Columbia's Business/Commerce, General program stand out?

Ranked #7 of 242 programs nationally, University of Missouri-Columbia lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →