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Business Administration at University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,739/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 12.6x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #162 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 25%

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	$617K	$607K	$545K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.6x	11.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.8x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,040

Out-of-state: $104,816 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,828

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,582

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $50,739 at University of Northern Colorado come in 8% above the national median of $46,892 for Business Administration programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.6x 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $50,739 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #162 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $50,739 to $70,582 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,693 in Greeley, CO.

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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 Northern Colorado?

This program scores 72/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

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 $545,499 in decade earnings vs $617,114 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Northern Colorado's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #162 of 1,169 programs nationally, University of Northern Colorado 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. See full methodology →