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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities. 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. 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 →