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Biology, General at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,541/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 20.0x earnings multiple (10.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #341 of 822 Biology, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biology, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$556K	$551K	$509K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.1x	20.0x	18.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.1x	10.0x	9.2x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,624

Out-of-state: $55,080 (10.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,388

-46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,462

8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,318

93% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,541 per year, Biology, General graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith earn below the $32,219 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology, General's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,462 represents roughly 9 months of the $26,541 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #341 of 822 Biology, General programs, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $51,318 show a 93% jump from the $26,541 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

With 81% of applicants admitted, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 4,133 students in Fort Smith, AR.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr

Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology, General at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biology, General careers?

With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $509,200 in decade earnings vs $555,614 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Biology, General from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

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 →