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Business Administration at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,762/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 15.4x earnings multiple (15.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #486 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 50%

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	$512K	$510K	$475K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.4x	15.4x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	15.4x	15.3x	14.3x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,180

Out-of-state: $33,300 (15.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,168

-75% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,700

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,852

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $43,762/yr, roughly in line with the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 15.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% 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 $43,762 far exceeding the $18,700 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #486 ranking among 1,169 Business Administration programs places Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $43,762 to $51,852 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University accepts 100% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,469 students in Weatherford, OK.

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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 64/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

At 64/100, Southwestern Oklahoma State University's Business Administration program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business Administration at Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

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 →