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Agricultural Public Services at University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,123/yr (18% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Medium (12,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 10 Agricultural Public Services programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural Public Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$500K	$499K	$465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.8x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.3x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	40%	36%	27%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	45	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)

$38,992

Out-of-state: $115,088 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,100

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,134

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,982

2% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $50,123/yr, edging above the $42,389 national average for Agricultural Public Services — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 12.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $19,134 in median debt against $50,123 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #2 out of 10 programs, University of Arkansas's Agricultural Public Services program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $50,123 to $50,982 over five years (2% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 27,312 in Fayetteville, AR.

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Top Career Paths

News analysts, reporters, and journalists $60,280/yr

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

Audio and video technicians $54,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Arkansas's Agricultural Public Services program score?

This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Agricultural Public Services. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Agricultural Public Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Agricultural Public Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Arkansas rank so high for Agricultural Public Services?

The #2 ranking out of 10 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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