Insurance at University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public · Certificate

University of Missouri-Columbia accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 23,118 students in Columbia, MO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $62,377 track close to the $62,313 national median for Insurance programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 49.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Insurance career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

Insurance is offered at just 2 schools in our analysis. University of Missouri-Columbia's #2 ranking should be read in that context.

Insurance has a registered apprenticeship option through Disability Analyst with a median wage of $76,790/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

61 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
61
Score
63
High End
Earnings $62,377/yr (0% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (48% shielded)
Job Market Large (94,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$715K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
50.6x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
7 of 7
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$14,130
Out-of-state: $34,338

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Insurance graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Compensation and benefits managers $140,360 +0.2% 49%
Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270 +5.7% 51%
Insurance underwriters $79,880 -2.6% 43%
Compensation and benefits managers
$140,360
+0.2% growth 49% AI-proof
Business teachers, postsecondary
$97,270
+5.7% growth 51% AI-proof
Insurance underwriters
$79,880
-2.6% growth 43% AI-proof

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Insurance Career Guide

Explore what Insurance graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 2 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Insurance at University of Missouri-Columbia?
This program scores 61/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Insurance programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Should I worry about AI if I study Insurance at University of Missouri-Columbia?
AI won't eliminate Insurance careers, but it may reshape them. At University of Missouri-Columbia, a score of 61/100 already accounts for the 52% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
What's the job market like for Insurance from University of Missouri-Columbia?
The career paths mapped to Insurance have roughly 94,900 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →