Program Analysis
At $44,945/yr, Business Administration graduates from University of North Carolina Asheville land near the $46,892 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business Administration programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $18,856 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #262 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $44,945 to $57,584 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.