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Business/Commerce, General at Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,606/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

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

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (11.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #207 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	$457K	$460K	$438K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.5x	14.6x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.6x	11.6x	11.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,540

Out-of-state: $39,528 (11.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,716

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,512

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$36,751

0% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $36,606/yr fall 24% below the $48,211 national median for Business/Commerce, General. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business/Commerce, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business/Commerce, General's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At $17,512 in median debt against $36,606 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #207 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs, Henderson State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Henderson State University

Henderson State University has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,491 students in Arkadelphia, AR. 48% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business/Commerce, General at Henderson State University?

This program scores 53/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Business/Commerce, General programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Business/Commerce, General careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $438,263 in decade earnings vs $456,651 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Business/Commerce, General from Henderson State University?

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 →