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Business Administration at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,826/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 14.8x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #111 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 10%

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	$610K	$600K	$541K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.0x	14.8x	13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.2x	8.0x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,568

Out-of-state: $74,824 (8.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,460

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,644

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $54,826/yr, edging above the $46,892 national average for Business Administration — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.8x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

At $22,500 in median debt against $54,826 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #111 of 1,169 programs, University of Wisconsin-Stout's Business Administration program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $54,826 to $70,644 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Stout

University of Wisconsin-Stout has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 5,900 students in Menomonie, WI.

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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 Wisconsin-Stout?

This program scores 75/100 — 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 $540,727 in decade earnings vs $610,007 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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