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Business Administration at University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,057/yr (-25% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #997 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	$490K	$491K	$460K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.2x	10.2x	9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	49	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,960

Out-of-state: $88,760 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,096

8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,250

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,213

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $35,057/yr fall 25% below the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 10.2x 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 — 47% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,250 debt-to-$35,057 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #997 out of 1,169 programs, University of North Alabama's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,057 to $46,213 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,468 students in Florence, AL.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of North Alabama's Business Administration program score?

This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Business Administration. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Business Administration to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Business Administration careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Business Administration earnings lower at University of North Alabama?

Lower starting pay at University of North Alabama 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 →