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Business at Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,606/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (11.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #207 of 242 Business/Commerce, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$457K	$460K	$438K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.5x	14.6x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.6x	11.6x	11.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,540

Out-of-state: $39,528 (11.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,716

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,512

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$36,751

0% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $36,606/yr fall 24% below the $48,211 national median for Business. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At $17,512 in median debt against $36,606 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #207 of 242 Business programs, Henderson State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Henderson State University

Henderson State University has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,491 students in Arkadelphia, AR. 48% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

View all 16 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business at Henderson State University?

This program scores 53/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Business programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Business careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $438,263 in decade earnings vs $456,651 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Business from Henderson State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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