Education at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Education, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
39
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,495
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,229
55% growth from Year 1
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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$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.
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