Missouri · Business/Managerial Economics

Best Business/Managerial Economics institutions in Missouri, ranked by earnings

The Business/Managerial Economics program focuses on applying economic methods to enhance organizational decision-making processes. It equips students with the tools to analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 52.06
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
58
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$49,314
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,428
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Economists
$129,370
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$106,7012794%$14,126
2Saint Louis University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$49,3142480%$24,886$24,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
210
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$129,370
median $115,520
Best-paying metro
$124,200
Kansas City, MO-KS

Related careers

Management Analysts
$108,950 avg · 11,350 jobs
Financial Risk Specialists
$106,620 avg · 1,020 jobs
Economists
$129,370 avg · 210 jobs
Survey Researchers
$59,210 avg · 210 jobs
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
avg · 150 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Business/Managerial Economics programs in Missouri.

Which Business/Managerial Economics program in Missouri has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Washington University in St Louis tops the list at $106,701. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Economists earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Economists in Missouri is $129,370 (median $115,520), across about 210 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Business/Managerial Economics program?+

The Business/Managerial Economics program focuses on applying economic methods to enhance organizational decision-making processes. It equips students with the tools to analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, mathematics, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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