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Business Administration at Great Basin College

Elko, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,807/yr (38% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 41.2x earnings multiple (11.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 1%

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	$648K	$636K	$566K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	42.0x	41.2x	36.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.1x	11.8x	10.5x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	83	82	77

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$15,420

Out-of-state: $53,792 (11.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$30,092

-95% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$79,354

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $64,807 per year, Business Administration graduates from Great Basin College significantly outpace the $46,892 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

With a 41.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Among 1,169 Business Administration programs nationally, Great Basin College ranks #10 — elite territory by any measure of graduate financial outcomes.

A 22% earnings increase from $64,807 to $79,354 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Great Basin College

a smaller institution with 1,855 students in Elko, NV.

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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 82/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at Great Basin College?

At 82/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at Great Basin College?

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.

Is Great Basin College one of the best schools for Business Administration?

Among 1,169 Business Administration programs, Great Basin College's #10 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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