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Business Administration at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,362/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #406 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 50%

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	$586K	$578K	$524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	12.7x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.0x	8.9x	8.0x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	66	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,520

Out-of-state: $65,188 (8.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,864

-51% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,125

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$63,021

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $42,362/yr, roughly in line with the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 12.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,125 against $42,362/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #406 ranking among 1,169 Business Administration programs places Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 49% earnings increase from $42,362 to $63,021 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 6,893 students in Indiana, PA.

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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

What does a 66/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?

At 66/100, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's Business Administration program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?

The 47% 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 →