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Business Administration at University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,410/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 15.8x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #275 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	$543K	$539K	$496K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.9x	15.8x	14.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	6.9x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	69	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,088

Out-of-state: $77,636 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,960

-123% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,896

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,688

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,410/yr, roughly in line with the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.8x 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.

With first-year pay of $46,410 far exceeding the $20,896 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #275 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $46,410 to $57,688 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 10,132 students in Edmond, OK.

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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 University of Central Oklahoma?

A score of 69/100 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 $495,977 in decade earnings vs $543,357 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Central Oklahoma's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #275 of 1,169 programs nationally, University of Central Oklahoma 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 →