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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities program score?

This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. 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 →