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Business Administration at University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $63,897/yr (36% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 3.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #268 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	$758K	$737K	$640K
Earnings Multiple	4.0x	3.9x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	69	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$190,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$124,944

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,146

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $63,897 per year, Business Administration graduates from University of Dayton significantly outpace the $46,892 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

An earnings multiple of 3.9x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $23,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #268 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $96,146 show a 50% jump from the $63,897 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Dayton

University of Dayton accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 8,099 students in Dayton, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $124,944 over four years — 34% below sticker price.

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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 Dayton?

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 $640,385 in decade earnings vs $758,437 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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

Ranked #268 of 1,169 programs nationally, University of Dayton 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 →