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Business Administration at Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $98,743/yr (111% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #142 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 25%

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	$794K	$770K	$664K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.0x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.4x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,984

Out-of-state: $120,904 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$84,740

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $98,743 per year, Business Administration graduates from Maine Maritime Academy significantly outpace the $46,892 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

With a 13.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 16% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Maine Maritime Academy ranks #142 among 1,169 Business Administration programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About Maine Maritime Academy

Maine Maritime Academy accepts 61% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 888 students in Castine, ME.

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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

View all 42 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 73/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at Maine Maritime Academy?

At 73/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at Maine Maritime Academy?

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.

Is Maine Maritime Academy one of the best schools for Business Administration?

Among 1,169 Business Administration programs, Maine Maritime Academy's #142 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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