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Business Administration at Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,587/yr (-35% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

ROI 4.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #1148 of 1,169 Business Administration programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$517K	$515K	$478K
Earnings Multiple	4.3x	4.3x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$119,880

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$112,244

6% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,548

8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,625

59% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,587 per year, Business Administration graduates from Chaminade University of Honolulu earn below the $46,892 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 4.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,548 debt-to-$30,587 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #1148 out of 1,169 programs, Chaminade University of Honolulu's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $30,587 to $48,625 over five years (59% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Chaminade University of Honolulu

With 93% of applicants admitted, Chaminade University of Honolulu prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,648 students in Honolulu, HI. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Chaminade University of Honolulu's Business Administration program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Business Administration. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Business Administration to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Business Administration careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Business Administration earnings lower at Chaminade University of Honolulu?

Lower starting pay at Chaminade University of Honolulu may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →