Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arkansas State University-Beebe

Beebe, AR · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 1,902 students in Beebe, AR.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $24,763/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 63.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI exposure is significant at 0% of job tasks, producing a 37% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

With first-year pay of $24,763 far exceeding the $8,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #339 out of 830 programs, Arkansas State University-Beebe's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $24,763 to $37,297 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

46 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
46
Score
46
High End
Earnings $24,763/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$410K
10.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
63.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,432
Out-of-state: $10,080
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,000
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,297
51% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof

About Liberal Arts and Sciences Careers

Your studies in humanities and sciences can lead to a career shaping minds in higher education. As a community college instructor, your days are focused on the classroom. You’ll craft engaging lectures, lead discussions on foundational texts, and spend afternoons in office hours, helping students one-on-one with their essays and research projects. At a four-year university, your role often expands to include original research, meaning you might spend your mornings teaching a seminar and your afternoons in the library archives, contributing new knowledge to your field by writing articles and books.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arkansas State University-Beebe?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts and Sciences jobs?
Liberal Arts and Sciences rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 0% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →