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International Business at University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,857/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (447,200 openings/yr)

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

Ranked #61 of 103 International Business programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Business graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$553K	$547K	$501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.4x	13.2x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.4x	9.2x	8.5x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	61	55

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

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,000

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,293

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,857 place University of Memphis below the $50,501 national median for International Business — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

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 — 51% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,000 debt-to-$40,857 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #61 out of 103 programs, University of Memphis's financial outcomes for International Business trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $40,857 to $57,293 shows 40% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Memphis

University of Memphis accepts 93% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 13,645 students in Memphis, TN.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

General and operations managers $102,950/yr

Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270/yr

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Memphis's International Business program score?

A score of 61/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Memphis trails the majority of International Business programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is International Business to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' International Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are International Business 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 →