Business at Midland University

Fremont, NE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
48 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $44,021/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #224 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $513K $511K $476K
Earnings Multiple 3.2x 3.2x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 49 48 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,080
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$96,916
40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
7.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,843
18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $44,021/yr, roughly in line with the $48,211 national median for Business. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$44,021 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #224 out of 242 programs, Midland University's financial outcomes for Business trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $44,021 to $51,843 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Midland University

A 67% admission rate makes Midland University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 1,191 in Fremont, NE. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $96,916 — 40% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr
Sales managers $138,060/yr
Managers, all other $136,550/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Midland University's Business program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Business. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →