Business Economics at University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Managerial Economics
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
69
Optimistic
68
Base Case
65
Pessimistic
Earnings
$47,648/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (53% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (105,700 openings/yr)
ROI
28.1x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Economics graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $748K | $716K | $629K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 29.4x | 28.1x | 24.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.3x | 8.0x | 7.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 66% | 58% | 42% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 69 | 68 | 65 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,472
Out-of-state: $89,868 (8.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,914
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$77,643
63% growth from Year 1
About University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida accepts 40% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with 59,095 students enrolled in Orlando, FL.
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Economics teachers, postsecondary
$119,980/yr
Economists
$115,440/yr
Financial risk specialists
$106,000/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Economics at University of Central Florida?
A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Business Economics field.
Will AI replace Business Economics careers?
With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $628,595 in decade earnings vs $748,421 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Central Florida's Business Economics program stand out?
Ranked #16 of 81 programs nationally, University of Central Florida lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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