Business at Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
64 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
65
Optimistic
64
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings $47,821/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI 7.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #120 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 $617K $607K $548K
Earnings Multiple 7.3x 7.2x 6.5x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 65 64 59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$84,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$74,064
12% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,650
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,819
44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $47,821/yr, Business graduates from Lindenwood University land near the $48,211 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,650 represents roughly 7 months of the $47,821 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #120 of 242 Business programs, Lindenwood University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $47,821 to $68,819 over five years — a 44% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University accepts 66% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 4,748 students in Saint Charles, MO.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr
Sales managers $138,060/yr
Managers, all other $136,550/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business at Lindenwood University?
A score of 64/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Business field.
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 $548,013 in decade earnings vs $617,328 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →