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Business/Managerial Economics at University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,655/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (105,700 openings/yr)

ROI 20.2x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #26 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$744K	$712K	$626K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.1x	20.2x	17.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.0x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	58%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	64	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)

$35,264

Out-of-state: $119,136 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,128

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$75,882

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $44,655/yr fall 16% below the $53,330 national median for Business/Managerial Economics. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 20.2x 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 — 53% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $20,500 in median debt against $44,655 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #26 out of 81 programs, University of Idaho's Business/Managerial Economics offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $44,655 to $75,882 over five years (70% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Idaho

University of Idaho has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 7,363 in Moscow, ID.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Idaho's Business/Managerial Economics program score?

This program scores 64/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Business/Managerial Economics graduates.

How vulnerable is Business/Managerial Economics to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Business/Managerial Economics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Business/Managerial Economics earnings lower at University of Idaho?

Lower starting pay at University of Idaho 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 →