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Subject-Area Teaching at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,536/yr (-27% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #326 of 348 Teacher Education programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Subject-Area Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$418K	$425K	$420K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.6x	11.8x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.2x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,076

Out-of-state: $68,116 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,716

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,220

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,111

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $30,536/yr fall 27% below the $41,690 national median for Subject-Area Teaching. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Subject-Area Teaching programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Subject-Area Teaching's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,220 represents roughly 9 months of the $30,536 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #326 of 348 Subject-Area Teaching programs, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $30,536 to $38,111 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

With a 58% acceptance rate, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 1,899 in Pine Bluff, AR. With 67% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Subject-Area Teaching at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Subject-Area Teaching. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Subject-Area Teaching careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $419,804 in decade earnings vs $417,935 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Subject-Area Teaching from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

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 →