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Specialized Sales at Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,100/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (499,600 openings/yr)

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 of 42 Specialized Sales programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$436K	$441K	$424K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.7x	10.9x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.3x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	46	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,520

Out-of-state: $83,280 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,848

2% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $33,100/yr, Specialized Sales graduates from Eastern Kentucky University land near the $36,662 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Specialized Sales programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Specialized Sales's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #22 of 42 Specialized Sales programs, Eastern Kentucky University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Eastern Kentucky University

With 78% of applicants admitted, Eastern Kentucky University prioritizes broad access, serving 11,674 students in Richmond, KY.

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Top Career Paths

Marketing managers $161,030/yr

Models $89,990/yr

First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers $84,130/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Specialized Sales at Eastern Kentucky University?

A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Specialized Sales. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Specialized Sales careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $423,568 in decade earnings vs $435,552 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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