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Business/Commerce, General at Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,378/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

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

ROI 2.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #183 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	$642K	$629K	$565K
Earnings Multiple	2.5x	2.4x	2.2x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$260,120

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$138,324

47% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,657

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$74,487

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $54,378 at Skidmore College come in 13% above the national median of $48,211 for Business/Commerce, General programs.

At 2.4x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business/Commerce, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $54,378 far exceeding the $20,657 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #183 ranking among 242 Business/Commerce, General programs places Skidmore College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 37% earnings increase from $54,378 to $74,487 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore College accepts 23% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a smaller institution with 2,760 students in Saratoga Springs, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $138,324 over four years — 47% 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 57/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business/Commerce, General at Skidmore College?

At 57/100, 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 Skidmore 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 →