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Business Administration at Mitchell College

New London, CT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,277/yr (-46% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #1168 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	$498K	$497K	$465K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.2x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	31	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$156,200

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$123,364

21% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

12.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,625

73% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $25,277 per year, Business Administration graduates from Mitchell College earn below the $46,892 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

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 — 47% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $25,277 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #1168 out of 1,169 programs, Mitchell College's financial outcomes for Business Administration trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,277 to $43,625 over five years (73% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Mitchell College

With 73% of applicants admitted, Mitchell College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 421 students in New London, CT.

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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 Mitchell College's Business Administration program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Business Administration. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Mitchell College Business Administration graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

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 Mitchell College?

Lower starting pay at Mitchell College 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 →