Program Analysis
At $47,694/yr, Business Administration graduates from Hood College land near the $46,892 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 3.1x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $23,331 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #822 out of 1,169 programs, Hood College's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $47,694 to $64,348 shows 35% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.