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Education at University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Education, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,068/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Small (5,600 openings/yr)

ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #38 of 66 Education, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Education graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$523K	$520K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.4x	13.3x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.5x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	63%	47%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	39

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 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,100

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,495

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,229

55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,068 per year, Education graduates from University of Arkansas earn below the $39,301 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 13.3x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,495 debt-to-$31,068 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #38 out of 66 programs, University of Arkansas's financial outcomes for Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,068 to $48,229 over five years (55% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Arkansas

With 72% of applicants admitted, University of Arkansas prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 27,312 students in Fayetteville, AR.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Arkansas's Education program score?

This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Education to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Education 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 are Education earnings lower at University of Arkansas?

Lower starting pay at University of Arkansas may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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