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Agricultural Business and Management at College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,729/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (398,100 openings/yr)

ROI 5.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #72 of 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$500K	$499K	$466K
Earnings Multiple	5.9x	5.9x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	48	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$85,160

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$30,676

64% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,556

19% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

College of the Ozarks's Agricultural Business and Management program produces graduates earning $41,729/yr — within striking distance of the $48,075 national average for this field.

At 5.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #72 out of 77 programs, College of the Ozarks's financial outcomes for Agricultural Business and Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $41,729 to $49,556 over five years (19% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About College of the Ozarks

Only 15% of applicants gain admission to College of the Ozarks, reflecting elite selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,415 students in Point Lookout, MO. Pell Grant recipients make up 44% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $30,676 — 64% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does College of the Ozarks's Agricultural Business and Management program score?

This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Agricultural Business and Management. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Agricultural Business and Management to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Agricultural Business and Management careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

How affordable is Agricultural Business and Management at College of the Ozarks after financial aid?

Sticker price is $85,160, but the average net cost is $30,676 — a 64% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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