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Information Science at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,964/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 15.9x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #102 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$543K	$539K	$492K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.1x	15.9x	14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.0x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,820

Out-of-state: $76,840 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,544

-91% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $48,964 place University of Arkansas at Little Rock below the $59,433 national median for Information Science — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $48,964 far exceeding the $23,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #102 of 129 Information Science programs, University of Arkansas at Little Rock falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Arkansas at Little Rock

A 58% admission rate makes University of Arkansas at Little Rock accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 4,740 students in Little Rock, AR. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

This program scores 62/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Information Science careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $492,288 in decade earnings vs $543,416 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Information Science from University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

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 →