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Business Administration at University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,902/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (8.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #673 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	$498K	$497K	$465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.8x	13.8x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.7x	8.7x	8.2x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	59	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)

$35,960

Out-of-state: $57,080 (8.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,112

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,025

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $43,902 track close to the $46,892 national median for Business Administration programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 13.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $14,025 in median debt against $43,902 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #673 ranking among 1,169 Business Administration programs places University of Maine at Presque Isle in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Maine at Presque Isle

University of Maine at Presque Isle has a 97% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 1,362 students in Presque Isle, ME.

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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 does a 59/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at University of Maine at Presque Isle?

At 59/100, the score looks reasonable — but Business Administration is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at University of Maine at Presque Isle?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →