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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,901/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #318 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$430K	$430K	$405K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	10.9x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	7.0x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,280

Out-of-state: $61,600 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,776

-62% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,125

9.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,901 place Southern Arkansas University Main Campus below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts and Sciences programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 6% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.

Median debt of $24,125 represents roughly 9 months of the $30,901 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #318 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

A 67% admission rate makes Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 2,865 students in Magnolia, AR. 45% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

A score of 26/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Can you still earn well with Liberal Arts and Sciences from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

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 →