Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities — 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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 →