Cheapest Agricultural Business and Management Colleges in Missouri

College of the Ozarks offers Missouri's most affordable Agricultural Business and Management program at just $7,669 net cost, while the state's flagship program at MU-Columbia commands $19,889 despite producing the highest graduate earnings at $46,673. Missouri's agricultural sector, anchored by companies like Monsanto and supporting the state's $88 billion agriculture economy, creates strong demand for business-trained agricultural professionals across 106,000 farms statewide.

Programs

$7,669 – $19,889

Net Price Range

$38,477

Avg. Program Earnings

50.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Agricultural Business and Management Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, Missouri	$7,669	$21,290	61.3%	21.1%
2	Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri	$12,484	$9,290	22.1%
3	Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, Missouri	$14,532	$9,496	55.7%	86.3%
4	Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri	$14,824	$10,181	57.5%	85.6%
5	University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri	$15,336	$9,739	49.4%	71.3%
6	Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, Missouri	$17,502	$9,024	57.3%	92.6%
7	Missouri Valley College Marshall, Missouri	$17,945	$23,000	24.5%	61.2%
8	University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, Missouri	$19,889	$14,130	76.2%	79.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes College of the Ozarks so much cheaper than other Agricultural Business programs in Missouri?

College of the Ozarks operates on a work-study model where students work campus jobs to offset tuition costs, resulting in a net price of just $7,669 compared to the state average of $15,023. However, the school maintains highly selective admissions with only a 21.13% acceptance rate.

How do earnings compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Graduates from the most expensive program at MU-Columbia earn $46,673 annually, while those from the cheapest at College of the Ozarks earn $30,409. The $16,264 earnings difference suggests that the higher-cost programs may offer stronger industry connections and career placement services.

Do Missouri's public universities offer better value for Agricultural Business students?

Public schools like Northwest Missouri State deliver strong returns with $42,682 graduate earnings at a $14,824 net cost, while Southeast Missouri State offers the lowest debt burden at $13,000. Most public programs maintain graduation rates between 49% and 58%, indicating consistent academic support.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.