Liberal Arts & Humanities at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

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

a compact campus enrolling 920 students in Mountain Home, AR.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,907/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 60.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 20% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Liberal Arts & Humanities career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $28,907 far exceeding the $12,450 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #242 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Arkansas State University-Mountain Home in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 26% earnings increase from $28,907 to $36,413 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
49
Score
49
High End
Earnings $28,907/yr (5% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$380K
5.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
60.0x
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)
$6,336
Out-of-state: $9,264
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,450
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,413
26% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities 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

Liberal Arts & Humanities Career Guide

Liberal Arts & Humanities opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Arkansas State University-Mountain Home's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
At 49/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts & Humanities?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 0% of Liberal Arts & Humanities tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 1 of 1 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →