Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 48.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 48.7%
- Retention Rate
- 71.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $41,766
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 56.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,955 | $17,650 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $54,974 | $21,953 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $52,607 | $20,800 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $19,975 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $49,136 | $26,480 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $45,808 | $16,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $43,798 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $40,222 | $23,551 |
| Education, General. | Master | $38,649 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master | $38,289 | $15,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $37,208 | $13,237 |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor | $36,668 | $22,372 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Associate | $36,134 | $22,365 |
| Homeland Security. | Master | $35,060 |
Outcomes Overview
Arkansas Tech graduates enter the workforce with median debt of $21,000 and earn $41,766 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 50%, which is reasonable for a regional public university. Monthly loan payments of $223 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The university's strong engineering and technical programs feed graduates into Arkansas's manufacturing and energy sectors. The 95.3% employment rate reflects solid job placement in a state where technical skills are in demand. With relatively modest debt loads and decent earnings potential in Arkansas's lower cost-of-living environment, Arkansas Tech offers an average return on investment for students seeking practical, career-focused education.