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Business Administration at La Sierra University

Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,477/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #1136 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	$472K	$473K	$448K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.3x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$143,640

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$104,868

27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,241

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $35,477/yr fall 24% below the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 3.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$35,477 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #1136 out of 1,169 programs, La Sierra 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 $35,477 to $43,241 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About La Sierra University

La Sierra University has a 93% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,155 students in Riverside, CA. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 La Sierra University's Business Administration program score?

This program scores 40/100 — 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 La Sierra University?

Lower starting pay at La Sierra 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 →