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Business/Commerce, General at Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,439/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 4.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #191 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Commerce, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$577K	$570K	$520K
Earnings Multiple	4.1x	4.0x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	56	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$140,856

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,916

40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,136

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Pacific Union College's Business/Commerce, General program produces graduates earning $45,439/yr — within striking distance of the $48,211 national average for this field.

At 4.0x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

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

At $27,000 against $45,439/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #191 ranking among 242 Business/Commerce, General programs places Pacific Union College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 37% earnings increase from $45,439 to $62,136 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Pacific Union College

Pacific Union College's 42% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 910 students in Angwin, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $83,916 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 56/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business/Commerce, General at Pacific Union College?

At 56/100, the score looks reasonable — but Business/Commerce, General is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business/Commerce, General at Pacific Union College?

The 46% 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 →