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Business at Adams State University

Alamosa, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,181/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

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

ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #143 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$532K	$528K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.5x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.0x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,104

Out-of-state: $87,392 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,692

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,884

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Adams State University's Business graduates start at $40,181/yr, trailing the $48,211 national average by 17%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 13.5x 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 — 46% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,500 in median debt clears quickly against $40,181 in annual earnings.

At #143 out of 242 programs, Adams State University's financial outcomes for Business trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $40,181 to $53,884 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Adams State University

a compact campus enrolling 1,239 students in Alamosa, CO.

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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

How does Adams State University's Business program score?

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

How vulnerable is Business to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Business earnings lower at Adams State University?

Lower starting pay at Adams State University 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 →