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Business Administration at Lander University

Greenwood, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,208/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #867 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	$520K	$518K	$480K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.1x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.1x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,800

Out-of-state: $85,200 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,004

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,191

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,426

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $37,208/yr fall 21% below the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 11.1x 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.

At $25,191 against $37,208/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #867 ranking among 1,169 Business Administration programs places Lander University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 38% earnings increase from $37,208 to $51,426 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Lander University

With a 68% acceptance rate, Lander University is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 3,384 in Greenwood, SC.

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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 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at Lander University?

At 54/100, the score looks reasonable — but Business Administration is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at Lander 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.

Is Lander University a good choice for Business Administration despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If Lander University's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

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