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Agricultural Business and Management at The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,242/yr (-25% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (398,100 openings/yr)

ROI 11.4x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #75 of 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural Business and Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$461K	$464K	$439K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.3x	11.4x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,832

Out-of-state: $64,992 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$41,196

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,500

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

The University of Tennessee-Martin's Agricultural Business and Management graduates start at $36,242/yr, trailing the $48,075 national average by 25%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 11.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,500 in median debt clears quickly against $36,242 in annual earnings.

At #75 out of 77 programs, The University of Tennessee-Martin's financial outcomes for Agricultural Business and Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About The University of Tennessee-Martin

A 87% acceptance rate means The University of Tennessee-Martin is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 4,600 students in Martin, TN.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does The University of Tennessee-Martin's Agricultural Business and Management program score?

This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Agricultural Business and Management. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Agricultural Business and Management to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Agricultural Business and Management careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Agricultural Business and Management earnings lower at The University of Tennessee-Martin?

Lower starting pay at The University of Tennessee-Martin may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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