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Business Administration at Dean College

Franklin, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,200/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 2.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #1100 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	$526K	$523K	$484K
Earnings Multiple	2.9x	2.9x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$179,840

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,944

33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,029

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $39,200/yr fall 16% below the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

An earnings multiple of 2.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

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

The $26,000 debt-to-$39,200 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #1100 out of 1,169 programs, Dean College's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,200 to $53,029 shows 35% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Dean College

Dean College has a 74% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 1,142 in Franklin, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $120,944 — 33% less than the list 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 Dean College's Business Administration program score?

This program scores 44/100 — 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 Dean College?

Lower starting pay at Dean 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 →