Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $41,530/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 13.0x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #136 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

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 $462K $462K $438K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.0x 13.0x 12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.9x 7.9x 7.4x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,472
Out-of-state: $58,872 (7.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$56,052
-58% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,236
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,474
2% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $41,530/yr, edging above the $37,172 national average for Liberal Arts and Sciences — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 13.0x 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.

At $14,236 in median debt against $41,530 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #136 out of 424 programs, University of Arkansas at Monticello's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $41,530 to $42,474 over five years (2% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Arkansas at Monticello

a smaller institution with 1,868 students in Monticello, AR. 49% 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

How does University of Arkansas at Monticello's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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 →