Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 41.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 41.4%
- Retention Rate
- 71.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,265
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $233/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 | $70,536 | $20,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $60,161 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $56,302 | $61,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $55,512 | $21,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $54,739 | $34,523 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $54,032 | $16,975 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $48,823 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $48,667 | $20,486 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $48,041 | $34,930 |
| Social Work. | Master | $47,877 | $37,500 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master | $47,260 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $44,869 | $15,076 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $44,765 | $24,156 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $44,384 | |
| Public Administration. | Master | $42,682 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates typically earn $45,265 ten years after leaving campus, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 49% based on the median debt load of $22,000. Monthly loan payments of $233 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The university's strong ties to Arkansas's government sector and healthcare industry help explain the 94.5% employment rate. Many alumni find work in Little Rock's thriving medical district or state agencies downtown. The loan repayment rate of 57.7% suggests some graduates struggle with payments despite steady employment. Given the moderate debt load and decent earnings potential in Arkansas's affordable job market, this represents an average return on investment.