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Business Administration at Lane College

Jackson, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,093/yr (-53% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 8.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #1157 of 1,169 Business Administration programs

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	$380K	$389K	$386K
Earnings Multiple	8.1x	8.2x	8.2x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	37	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$47,160

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,976

-23% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$34,025

18.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Lane College's Business Administration graduates start at $22,093/yr, trailing the $46,892 national average by 53%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

At 8.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the -2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $34,025 debt load exceeds a year of the $22,093 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #1157 out of 1,169 programs, Lane College's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Lane College

with a smaller student body of 822 in Jackson, TN. With 79% 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

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lane College's Business Administration program score?

This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Business Administration. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Lane College Business Administration graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.5x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

How vulnerable is Business Administration to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Business Administration careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Business Administration earnings lower at Lane College?

Lower starting pay at Lane College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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