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Business Administration at Concord University

Athens, WV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,348/yr (-29% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #1062 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	$466K	$469K	$444K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	12.1x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.7x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,800

Out-of-state: $82,400 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,932

-3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,354

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,895

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,348 place Concord University below the $46,892 national median for Business Administration — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 12.1x 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 — 47% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,354 debt-to-$33,348 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #1062 out of 1,169 programs, Concord University's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,348 to $41,895 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Concord University

Concord University accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,394 in Athens, WV. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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

View all 42 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Concord University's Business Administration program score?

This program scores 47/100 — 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 Concord University?

Lower starting pay at Concord 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 →