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Business Administration at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,657/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #311 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 50%

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	$608K	$598K	$539K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.2x	9.0x	8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.2x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$66,280

Out-of-state: $141,584 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,508

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,684

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $52,657 per year, Business Administration graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn slightly above the $46,892 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

A 9.0x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $21,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #311 ranking among 1,169 Business Administration programs places University of Massachusetts-Lowell in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 32% earnings increase from $52,657 to $69,684 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Massachusetts-Lowell

With 85% of applicants admitted, University of Massachusetts-Lowell prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 11,632 in Lowell, MA.

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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 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

At 68/100, University of Massachusetts-Lowell's Business Administration program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

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 →