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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, 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 $33,780/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #267 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	$461K	$461K	$437K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.6x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.0x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	36

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 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,544

-91% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,350

9.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,951

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,780/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 13.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $26,350 debt-to-$33,780 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #267 out of 424 programs, University of Arkansas at Little Rock's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,780 to $40,951 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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