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Business/Commerce, General at University of Oregon

Eugene, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,897/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #39 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Commerce, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$698K	$681K	$603K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	10.9x	9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	3.9x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$62,676

Out-of-state: $173,208 (3.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$87,128

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,089

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$79,314

69% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,897 track close to the $48,211 national median for Business/Commerce, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business/Commerce, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business/Commerce, General's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

At $20,089 in median debt against $46,897 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #39 of 242 nationally, this is a top-5% Business/Commerce, General program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $79,314 show a 69% jump from the $46,897 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Oregon

University of Oregon has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 19,758 in Eugene, OR.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business/Commerce, General at University of Oregon?

This program scores 70/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business/Commerce, General nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business/Commerce, General careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $603,146 in decade earnings vs $698,043 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Oregon's Business/Commerce, General program stand out?

Ranked #39 of 242 programs nationally, University of Oregon lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →