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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,118/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #205 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$403K	$413K	$403K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.0x	10.2x	10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	6.0x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	25	23

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 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,100

-66% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

University of Central Arkansas's Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates start at $27,118/yr, trailing the $34,545 national average by 21%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 10.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #205 out of 256 programs, University of Central Arkansas's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Central Arkansas

A 90% acceptance rate means University of Central Arkansas is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 7,426 students in Conway, AR.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary $87,710/yr

Environmental scientists and specialists, including health $80,060/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Central Arkansas's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program score?

This program scores 25/100 — on the lower end for Natural Resources Conservation and Research. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Natural Resources Conservation and Research to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Natural Resources Conservation and Research careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Natural Resources Conservation and Research earnings lower at University of Central Arkansas?

Lower starting pay at University of Central Arkansas may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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