Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $44,810 track close to the $48,075 national median for Agricultural Business and Management programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 14.7x 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 — 48% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $16,750 in median debt against $44,810 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #53 out of 77 programs, Arkansas Tech University's financial outcomes for Agricultural Business and Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $44,810 to $50,241 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.