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Accounting and Related Services at University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,695/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 16.0x earnings multiple (9.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #194 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$671K	$646K	$573K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.6x	16.0x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.7x	9.4x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	75	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,472

Out-of-state: $69,032 (9.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,100

-66% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,798

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,389

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $50,695 track close to the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting and Related Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting and Related Services's typical career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

At $16,798 in median debt against $50,695 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #194 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, University of Central Arkansas scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $50,695 to $68,389 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,426 students in Conway, AR.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Accounting and Related Services at University of Central Arkansas?

This program scores 75/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Accounting and Related Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Accounting and Related Services careers?

With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $572,689 in decade earnings vs $671,007 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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