UMSL business college ranked by The Princeton Review

October 10, 2008

The College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri-St. Louis has been ranked among the nation's best business schools by The Princeton Review.

The college is featured in the guidebook "The Best 296 Business Schools," 2009 edition, which was released this week.

"The recognition by The Princeton Review is an honor and an extraordinary accomplishment for both the college and the university," said UMSL Chancellor Tom George. "The college offers a variety of top-ranking programs, taught by nationally and internationally known faculty, who are leaders in their fields."

UMSL's College of Business Administration is one of the St. Louis area's leading providers of business education, with bachelor's and master's degrees available in various area of study. The college offers two master's of business administration options -- a professional online MBA and a traditional MBA program.

"We are indeed proud to be recognized as one of the best business schools by the Princeton Review," said Keith Womer, dean of the college. "Our faculty and students are outstanding, and I invite potential students and employers to come visit our campus, and see why our college is the premier supplier of business graduates to the St Louis region."

Publishers of the guidebook surveyed students at the college. Several described UMSL classes as "cutting edge," and professors as "accessible" and leaders in their fields.
Princeton researchers found the average starting salary for UMSL business graduates to be $45,000, and the highest number of them are employed in the finance field.

The Princeton Review is a New York-based company known for its test preparation courses, education services and college and graduate school admission services. The "Best 296 Business Schools" is published by Random House. Visit http://www.princetonreview.com for more information.