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Business Administration at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,602/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 39.4x earnings multiple (18.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #401 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	$569K	$563K	$514K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	39.9x	39.4x	36.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	18.8x	18.6x	17.0x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	66	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)

$14,284

Out-of-state: $30,284 (18.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,672

-178% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,648

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,458

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $36,602/yr fall 22% below the $46,892 national median for Business Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 39.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,648 represents roughly 8 months of the $36,602 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #401 of 1,169 Business Administration programs, University of North Carolina at Pembroke scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $58,458 show a 60% jump from the $36,602 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of North Carolina at Pembroke

University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,386 students in Pembroke, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 48% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Administration at University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

A score of 66/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Business Administration field.

Will AI replace Business Administration careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $513,523 in decade earnings vs $569,490 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Business Administration from University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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