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Business Administration at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $53,001/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #116 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 10%

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	$608K	$599K	$540K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	13.9x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.1x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	74	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,120

Out-of-state: $118,012 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,176

-33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,975

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,862

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $53,001 at Metropolitan State University of Denver come in 13% above the national median of $46,892 for Business Administration programs.

With a 13.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $53,001 far exceeding the $21,975 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #116 of 1,169 programs, this Business Administration program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 32% earnings increase from $53,001 to $69,862 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 14,932 in Denver, CO.

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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 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at Metropolitan State University of Denver?

At 74/100, 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver?

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.

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