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Business Administration at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,011/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #754 of 1,169 Business Administration programs

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	$517K	$515K	$478K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	14.0x	13.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.0x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,760

Out-of-state: $85,160 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,532

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,650

7.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,920

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $37,011/yr fall 21% below the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 14.0x 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 — 47% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,650 debt-to-$37,011 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #754 out of 1,169 programs, University of Louisiana at Monroe's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,011 to $50,920 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Louisiana at Monroe

University of Louisiana at Monroe has a 75% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 4,891 students in Monroe, LA.

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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

How does University of Louisiana at Monroe's Business Administration program score?

A score of 57/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Louisiana at Monroe trails the majority of Business Administration programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Business Administration to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Business Administration careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Business Administration earnings lower at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

Lower starting pay at University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 →