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Business Administration at Brevard College

Brevard, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,761/yr (-34% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 4.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #1153 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	$518K	$516K	$479K
Earnings Multiple	4.1x	4.1x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$125,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$85,504

32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

10.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,851

59% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $30,761/yr fall 34% below the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 4.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$30,761 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #1153 out of 1,169 programs, Brevard College's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $30,761 to $48,851 over five years (59% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Brevard College

Brevard College admits 40% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, a compact campus enrolling 760 students in Brevard, NC. After financial aid, the average student pays $85,504 over four years — 32% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brevard College's Business Administration program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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 Brevard College?

Lower starting pay at Brevard College 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 →