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Business/Commerce, General at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,287/yr (23% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #139 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Commerce, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$585K	$577K	$526K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.6x	9.5x	8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.5x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,832

Out-of-state: $127,000 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$82,420

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,702

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $59,287/yr, edging above the $48,211 national average for Business/Commerce, General — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

A 9.5x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business/Commerce, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,702 in median debt against $59,287 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #139 ranking among 242 Business/Commerce, General programs places University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,289 students in North Dartmouth, MA.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 62/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business/Commerce, General at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

At 62/100, the score looks reasonable — but Business/Commerce, General 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/Commerce, General at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth?

The 46% 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 →