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Business/Managerial Economics at University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,081/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (105,700 openings/yr)

ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Managerial Economics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$734K	$703K	$619K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.9x	13.3x	11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.3x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	58%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	65	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$52,848

Out-of-state: $133,624 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,872

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,441

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$77,597

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Kentucky's Business/Managerial Economics program produces graduates earning $51,081/yr — within striking distance of the $53,330 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business/Managerial Economics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business/Managerial Economics's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,441 in median debt clears quickly against $51,081 in annual earnings.

At #25 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs, University of Kentucky scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $77,597 show a 52% jump from the $51,081 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Kentucky

A 92% acceptance rate means University of Kentucky is accessible to most applicants, with 23,189 students enrolled in Lexington, KY.

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Top Career Paths

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/Managerial Economics at University of Kentucky?

A score of 65/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Business/Managerial Economics field.

Will AI replace Business/Managerial Economics careers?

With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $619,324 in decade earnings vs $733,776 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →