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Business/Managerial Economics at Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,370/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

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

ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #46 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	$806K	$766K	$665K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.2x	11.6x	10.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	4.9x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	58%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,832

Out-of-state: $156,168 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$77,808

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,000

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,935

81% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,370/yr, Business/Managerial Economics graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University land near the $53,330 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business/Managerial Economics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business/Managerial Economics's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $18,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #46 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs, Virginia Commonwealth University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $81,935 show a 81% jump from the $45,370 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Virginia Commonwealth University

With 93% of applicants admitted, Virginia Commonwealth University prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 20,797 students in Richmond, VA.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business/Managerial Economics at Virginia Commonwealth University?

This program scores 60/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Business/Managerial Economics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Business/Managerial Economics careers?

With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $665,180 in decade earnings vs $806,200 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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