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Business/Commerce, General at Washington College

Chestertown, MD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,699/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #145 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Commerce, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$722K	$703K	$619K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.2x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$217,424

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$116,380

46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,160

71% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Washington College's Business/Commerce, General program produces graduates earning $48,699/yr — within striking distance of the $48,211 national average for this field.

At 3.2x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business/Commerce, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $48,699/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #145 ranking among 242 Business/Commerce, General programs places Washington College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $48,699-to-$83,160 earnings arc over five years reflects a 71% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Washington College

Washington College's 66% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 890 students in Chestertown, MD. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $116,380 — 46% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 61/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Business/Commerce, General at Washington College?

At 61/100, the score looks reasonable — but Business/Commerce, General is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Business/Commerce, General at Washington College?

The 46% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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