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Business Administration at College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,215/yr (-25% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 2.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #1119 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	$451K	$454K	$434K
Earnings Multiple	2.7x	2.7x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	43	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$168,244

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$85,744

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $35,215/yr fall 25% below the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

An earnings multiple of 2.7x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$35,215 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #1119 out of 1,169 programs, College of Our Lady of the Elms's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About College of Our Lady of the Elms

College of Our Lady of the Elms has a 88% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 951 students in Chicopee, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 42% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $85,744 — 49% less than the list price.

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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 College of Our Lady of the Elms's Business Administration program score?

This program scores 43/100 — 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 College of Our Lady of the Elms?

Lower starting pay at College of Our Lady of the Elms 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 →