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International Business at The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $15,202/yr (-70% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (447,200 openings/yr)

ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #102 of 103 International Business programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$336K	$352K	$361K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.6x	9.0x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.3x	3.5x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,976

Out-of-state: $102,048 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,904

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $15,202/yr fall 70% below the $50,501 national median for International Business. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 9.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the -7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #102 out of 103 programs, The University of Texas at El Paso's financial outcomes for International Business trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso has a 100% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 20,547 students in El Paso, TX. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

General and operations managers $102,950/yr

Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does The University of Texas at El Paso's International Business program score?

This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for International Business. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is International Business to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' International Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are International Business earnings lower at The University of Texas at El Paso?

Lower starting pay at The University of Texas at El Paso 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 →