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Business Administration at Dakota State University

Madison, SD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,748/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (10.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #444 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 50%

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	$533K	$529K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.8x	13.7x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.5x	10.4x	9.6x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	65	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,532

Out-of-state: $50,940 (10.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,900

-105% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,508

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,529

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $44,748/yr, Business Administration graduates from Dakota State University land near the $46,892 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 13.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $20,508 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #444 ranking among 1,169 Business Administration programs places Dakota State University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 24% earnings increase from $44,748 to $55,529 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Dakota State University

With 98% of applicants admitted, Dakota State University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,969 students in Madison, SD.

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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

What does a 65/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at Dakota State University?

At 65/100, Dakota State University's Business Administration program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at Dakota State University?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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