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Business/Commerce, General at Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,738/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #76 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$524K	$521K	$484K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.4x	16.3x	15.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.6x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	68	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,032

Out-of-state: $78,768 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,556

-136% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,616

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,241

16% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,738/yr, roughly in line with the $48,211 national median for Business/Commerce, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 16.3x 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/Commerce, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $46,738 far exceeding the $22,616 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #76 ranking among 242 Business/Commerce, General programs places Pittsburg State University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $46,738 to $54,241 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 4,162 students in Pittsburg, KS.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business/Commerce, General at Pittsburg State University?

At 68/100, Pittsburg State University's Business/Commerce, General program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business/Commerce, General at Pittsburg State University?

The 46% 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 →