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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,875/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (11.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #290 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$447K	$447K	$423K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	14.2x	13.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.3x	11.3x	10.7x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	35

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 (11.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,716

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,316

17% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Henderson State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program produces graduates earning $32,875/yr — within striking distance of the $37,172 national average for this field.

The 14.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $22,500 debt-to-$32,875 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #290 out of 424 programs, Henderson State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $32,875 to $38,316 over five years (17% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Henderson State University

A 82% acceptance rate means Henderson State University is accessible to most applicants, 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

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Henderson State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

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

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