Business Administration at College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID · Public · Associate Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

a compact campus enrolling 3,476 students in Twin Falls, ID.

Program Analysis

At $34,368/yr, Business Administration graduates from College of Southern Idaho land near the $35,542 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 70.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 27% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Business Administration graduates.

The median debt load of $9,255 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #139 out of 455 programs, College of Southern Idaho's Business Administration offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,368 to $46,387 shows 35% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

With 28 registered apprenticeships mapped to Business Administration, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
76
Score
78
High End
Earnings $34,368/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$493K
7.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
73.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
42 of 42
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,720
Out-of-state: $13,680
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,255
3.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,387
35% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Business Administration graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Chief executives $206,420 +4.3% 44%
Computer and information systems managers $171,200 +15.2% 47%
Architectural and engineering managers $167,740 +3.8% 59%
Chief executives
$206,420
+4.3% growth 44% AI-proof
Computer and information systems managers
$171,200
+15.2% growth 47% AI-proof
Architectural and engineering managers
$167,740
+3.8% growth 59% AI-proof

View all 42 career paths with full salary data →

Business Administration Career Guide

What can you do with a Business Administration credential from College of Southern Idaho? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

Read the full Business Administration career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does College of Southern Idaho's Business Administration program score?
At 76/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Will AI affect Business Administration careers?
AI exposure of 47% is a real factor. For College of Southern Idaho specifically, the gap between optimistic ($492,832) and pessimistic ($359,565) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What's the typical debt for Business Administration graduates from College of Southern Idaho?
At $9,255 in median debt, Business Administration graduates from College of Southern Idaho carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
Are there apprenticeship options for Business Administration?
The DOL recognizes 28 apprenticeship pathways related to Business Administration. For students weighing College of Southern Idaho's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Is there demand for Business Administration workers?
Job availability for Business Administration is strong — 1,753,300 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For College of Southern Idaho graduates specifically, local market conditions in ID may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →