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College Degrees in Missouri
The Missouri Economy
With urban centers like St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, Missouri is home to a diverse array of industries. The state has a strong history of farming and manufacturing, and today transportation equipment, corn, and soybeans are among Missouri's top exports. In 2008, the mean annual income was $38,580, but the recent economic downturn has hurt many industries and increased unemployment.
Leading Industry Sectors
In light of the economic slowdown, the fields of education, health care, and government work managed to grow and remain profitable in the past year. Today, some of the state's largest industries are trade, transportation, and utilities, education, health services, and manufacturing.
The Missouri Economy
With urban centers like St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, Missouri is home to a diverse array of industries. The state has a strong history of farming and manufacturing, and today transportation equipment, corn, and soybeans are among Missouri's top exports. In 2008, the mean annual income was $38,580, but the recent economic downturn has hurt many industries and increased unemployment.
Leading Industry Sectors
In light of the economic slowdown, the fields of education, health care, and government work managed to grow and remain profitable in the past year. Today, some of the state's largest industries are trade, transportation, and utilities, education, health services, and manufacturing.