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2023 Best Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri

11 Colleges
$43,362 Avg Salary
$31,061 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general business/commerce was ranked 4th in Missouri. In fact, 3,178 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Missouri to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri

The following schools top our list of the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the best school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Missouri. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.

General Business majors at Mizzou take out an average of $20,707 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $482.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. UMSL is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

General Business majors at UMSL take out an average of $24,368 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $107.

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#3

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Columbia College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Missouri. Columbia College Missouri is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

General Business majors at Columbia College Missouri take out an average of $31,191 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Fayette.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from CMU CGES carry an average student debtload of $26,861.

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#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lindenwood University is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Saint Charles.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Lindenwood University accumulate an average of around $31,581 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $164.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a large student population.

On average, general business graduates from UMKC take out $23,774 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $157.

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With a ranking of #7, Central Methodist University - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences did quite well on this year’s best schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Fayette, CMU CLAS is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

General Business majors at CMU CLAS take out an average of $26,861 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#8

Avila University

Kansas City, MO

Avila University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Avila is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Avila carry an average student debtload of $34,799.

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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #9 on this year’s Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Missouri State carry an average student debtload of $27,855.

Full General Business/Commerce at Missouri State University - Springfield Report

With a ranking of #10, Missouri Southern State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Missouri Southern is a small public school located in the small city of Joplin.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Missouri Southern take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,147.

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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 468
Kansas 417
Iowa 271
Nebraska 361
North Dakota 24
South Dakota 99

General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Consulate General Munich.

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