Agricultural Business at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Agricultural Business and Management
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
58
Optimistic
58
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,194/yr (-16% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (398,100 openings/yr)
ROI
10.6x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural Business graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $568K | $560K | $513K |
| Earnings Multiple | 10.7x | 10.6x | 9.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 28% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 58 | 58 | 50 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$52,976
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,223
52% growth from Year 1
About Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 8,116 students in Carbondale, IL.
See all programs and financial aid at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale →Top Career Paths
Economics teachers, postsecondary
$119,980/yr
Economists
$115,440/yr
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
$87,980/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's Agricultural Business program score?
A score of 58/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Southern Illinois University-Carbondale trails the majority of Agricultural Business programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Agricultural Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Agricultural Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Agricultural Business earnings lower at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Lower starting pay at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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.
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