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Business Administration at Troy University

Troy, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,260/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #290 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	$560K	$554K	$507K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.3x	14.2x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	68	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,168

Out-of-state: $78,336 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,476

-42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,066

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,260 track close to the $46,892 national median for Business Administration programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.2x 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 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $45,260 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #290 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $45,260 to $60,066 over five years — a 33% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Troy University

Troy University has a 93% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 10,089 students in Troy, AL. Pell Grant recipients make up 42% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Administration at Troy University?

A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Business Administration field.

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 $507,122 in decade earnings vs $559,956 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Troy University's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #290 of 1,169 programs nationally, Troy 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 →