University of Missouri-Columbia: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Missouri-Columbia at a glance

• 23,929

  students enrolled

• 10,926

  degrees and certificates a year

• 75%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,268

  average net price a year

  Tuition $13,008 in state, $33,216 out of state

• $52,756

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $63,403

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Missouri-Columbia

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Boone County, where the college is.

• 154

  open professional jobs

• 21

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  5 jobs

• 2.7%

  unemployment in Boone County

  2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $69,913

  median household income

  Boone County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (32 open), sales (13 open), operations (25 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: EquipmentShare (44), Bunge Global (13), Keller Executive Search (5), Places For People (5), SPX Technologies (5), EquipmentShare.com (3), Gates Foundation Trust (3), Greystar (3).

What they hire for: Finance (32), Engineering (27), Operations (25), Sales (13), Legal (7), Clinical (5). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Central Workforce Development Board.

• Missouri Job Center - ColumbiaColumbia · 573-441-6361 · 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Thursday / 9:00 AM- 4 PM, Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Missouri-Columbia?

University of Missouri-Columbia enrolls about 23,929 students and is a public 4-year institution in Columbia, Missouri. It awards about 10,926 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia?

75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Missouri-Columbia graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,756 six years after entry and $63,403 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Missouri-Columbia offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Missouri-Columbia awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Missouri-Columbia?

154 open professional jobs are listed in Boone County, 21 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. EquipmentShare has the most openings.