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Business at Delta State University

Cleveland, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,953/yr (-36% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #234 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$425K	$430K	$416K
Earnings Multiple	12.3x	12.5x	12.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$34,420

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,112

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Delta State University's Business graduates start at $30,953/yr, trailing the $48,211 national average by 36%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,000 in median debt clears quickly against $30,953 in annual earnings.

Ranked #234 of 242 Business programs, Delta State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Delta State University

A 100% acceptance rate means Delta State University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 1,613 students in Cleveland, MS. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business at Delta State University?

A score of 45/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Business. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Business careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $416,409 in decade earnings vs $424,655 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Business from Delta State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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