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Business Administration at Nevada State University

Henderson, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,807/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 22.2x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #130 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	$573K	$567K	$516K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.5x	22.2x	20.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	6.9x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	74	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $81,796 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,832

-107% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,875

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$63,418

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $49,807 at Nevada State University come in 6% above the national median of $46,892 for Business Administration programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $49,807 far exceeding the $17,875 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #130 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $49,807 to $63,418 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Nevada State University

Nevada State University accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,791 students in Henderson, NV.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Administration at Nevada State University?

This program scores 74/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business Administration careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $516,079 in decade earnings vs $573,297 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Nevada State University's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #130 of 1,169 programs nationally, Nevada State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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