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Applied Horticulture at University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,241/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (408,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 9 Applied Horticulture programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Applied Horticulture graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$427K	$431K	$409K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	11.0x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.7x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	40%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	39

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 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,100

-80% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

University of Arkansas's Applied Horticulture graduates start at $29,241/yr, trailing the $40,808 national average by 28%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Applied Horticulture programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Applied Horticulture's typical career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

This program is one of 9 schools offering Applied Horticulture in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

About University of Arkansas

A 72% acceptance rate means University of Arkansas is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 27,312 in Fayetteville, AR.

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Top Career Paths

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

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers $59,330/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Applied Horticulture at University of Arkansas?

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

Can you still earn well with Applied Horticulture from University of Arkansas?

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 →