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Agricultural Business and Management at University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,783/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (398,100 openings/yr)

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural Business and Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$576K	$568K	$519K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.8x	14.6x	13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	4.9x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	70	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,992

Out-of-state: $115,088 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,100

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,404

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,154

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $54,783 at University of Arkansas come in 14% above the national median of $48,075 for Agricultural Business and Management programs.

With a 14.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agricultural Business and Management career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $54,783 far exceeding the $17,404 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #8 of 77 programs, this Agricultural Business and Management program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 23% earnings increase from $54,783 to $67,154 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 27,312 in Fayetteville, AR.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 70/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agricultural Business and Management at University of Arkansas?

At 70/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Agricultural Business and Management at University of Arkansas?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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