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Southeast Missouri State University breaks from the pack with a net price of $14,532, making it nearly $9,000 cheaper than Stephens College at $23,277. This cost advantage matters in a state where marketing professionals increasingly support Missouri's agriculture giants like Monsanto and healthcare leaders such as BJC HealthCare. University of Missouri-Columbia achieves the highest graduation rate at 76.20%, while University of Central Missouri graduates command the strongest starting salaries at $33,993.
5
Programs
$14,532 – $23,277
Net Price Range
$30,970
Avg. Program Earnings
55.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,532 $9,496 55.7% 86.3%
2 $15,336 $9,739 49.4% 71.3%
3 $18,516 $21,100 50.3% 74.0%
4 $19,889 $14,130 76.2% 79.1%
5 $23,277 $28,200 46.5% 64.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $8,745 price difference between Missouri's cheapest and most expensive programs?

Southeast Missouri State's public funding keeps costs low at $14,532, while private institutions like Stephens College charge $23,277. The three public universities all maintain net prices under $20,000, making them significantly more affordable than private alternatives.

How do graduation rates vary among these affordable programs?

University of Missouri-Columbia leads with a 76.20% graduation rate, while most other programs hover around 50%. Southeast Missouri State graduates 55.70% of students, and Stephens College sits at 46.50% despite its higher tuition.

Where do graduates typically find employment with these degrees?

University of Central Missouri graduates earn $33,993 on average, reflecting strong demand from Missouri employers like Cerner and agricultural companies. The state's healthcare and defense sectors also hire marketing specialists, with graduates carrying average debt loads of $24,125 to $27,000.

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