Best Business Development Schools Near Belton, MO (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Belton, Missouri has 3 accredited schools offering business development programs, with tuition ranging from $42,000 to $50,096 per year for indexed programs. Belton has a population of about 24,618. Median household income is $70,525 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning business development-related role is Sales Manager at a median $159,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Business Development Schools to Belton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business development programs near Belton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Belton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Belton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Avila University

Kansas City, MO 7.2 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,773
Avg net price $16,053/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,000
Out‑of‑state$42,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Park University

Parkville, MO 26.7 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO 74.9 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,221
Avg net price $18,086/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 118.9 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO 128.8 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
28.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,463
Avg net price $19,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Culver-Stockton College

Canton, MO 184.0 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,092
Avg net price $21,983/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 217.1 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,278
Avg net price $19,638/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts

Saint Louis, MO 233.9 miles from Belton
  • 4 year
36.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,058
Avg net price $19,137/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri business development page.

Business Development Wages Near Belton

Belton is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sales Manager$159,990Kansas City, MO-KS$172,962
Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing$66,250Kansas City, MO-KS$71,622
General and Operations Manager$90,490Kansas City, MO-KS$97,827
Management Analyst$98,430Kansas City, MO-KS$106,411

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Belton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,618Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,525Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business development schools are near Belton, MO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering business development programs near Belton. The closest is Avila University in Kansas City, MO (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Valley College (74.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business development roles near Belton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business development-related roles near Belton are: Sales Manager ($159,990), Management Analyst ($98,430), General and Operations Manager ($90,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Raymore instead of Belton?

Raymore, MO is 4.2 miles from Belton and has its own set of local business development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Belton an affordable place to study business development?

Belton’s median household income of $70,525 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Belton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Belton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Belton:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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