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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,257/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (492,600 openings/yr)

ROI 20.3x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #23 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$814K	$791K	$665K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.9x	20.3x	17.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	6.9x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	83	79

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 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,100

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$86,089

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Arkansas's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program produces graduates earning $57,257/yr — within striking distance of the $62,729 national average for this field.

The 20.3x 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 — 55% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $22,500 in median debt clears quickly against $57,257 in annual earnings.

Ranked #23 out of 118 programs, University of Arkansas's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $57,257 to $86,089 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Arkansas

A 72% acceptance rate means University of Arkansas is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 27,312 in Fayetteville, AR.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Arkansas's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program score?

A score of 83/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Arkansas's Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Arkansas rank so high for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods?

The #23 ranking out of 118 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 →