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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, 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 $30,901/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #318 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	$430K	$430K	$405K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	10.9x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	7.0x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,280

Out-of-state: $61,600 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,776

-62% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,125

9.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,901 place Southern Arkansas University Main Campus below the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 6% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.

Median debt of $24,125 represents roughly 9 months of the $30,901 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #318 of 424 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

A 67% admission rate makes Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 2,865 students in Magnolia, AR. 45% 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

A score of 26/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Can you still earn well with Liberal Arts & Humanities from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

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 →