by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMKC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 276 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 271 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in general business from UMKC. This makes it the #72 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMKC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,283 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,524 for all general business students.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from UMKC make a median salary of $76,921 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $70,803.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMKC, general business students borrow a median amount of $21,853 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all general business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at UMKC is $181 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Of the 276 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general business from UMKC in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Of the 25 general business students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMKC, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 179 |
| Accounting | 142 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 24 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 11 |
| Real Estate | 5 |
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