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Business/Managerial Economics at University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,534/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (9.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #73 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs

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	$554K	$547K	$506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.4x	13.2x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.4x	9.2x	8.6x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	58%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,376

Out-of-state: $59,136 (9.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,012

-28% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,066

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Memphis's Business/Managerial Economics graduates start at $37,534/yr, trailing the $53,330 national average by 30%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 13.2x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #73 out of 81 programs, University of Memphis's financial outcomes for Business/Managerial Economics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,534 to $54,066 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Memphis

A 93% acceptance rate means University of Memphis is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 13,645 students in Memphis, TN.

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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 Memphis's Business/Managerial Economics program score?

This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Business/Managerial Economics. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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 Memphis?

Lower starting pay at University of Memphis 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 →