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Business at Indiana University-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,858/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

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

ROI 16.7x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #74 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 50%

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	$550K	$545K	$502K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.8x	16.7x	15.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	68	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,104

23% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,750

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,674

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Indiana University-Kokomo's Business program produces graduates earning $43,858/yr — within striking distance of the $48,211 national average for this field.

With a 16.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,750 in median debt clears quickly against $43,858 in annual earnings.

A #74 ranking among 242 Business programs places Indiana University-Kokomo in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 32% earnings increase from $43,858 to $57,674 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Indiana University-Kokomo

A 85% acceptance rate means Indiana University-Kokomo is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 2,308 in Kokomo, IN.

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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 does a 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business at Indiana University-Kokomo?

At 68/100, Indiana University-Kokomo's Business program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business at Indiana University-Kokomo?

The 46% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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