Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 41.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 43.3%
- Retention Rate
- 68.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $36,902
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,971
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Certificate | $64,791 | $5,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $61,020 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $54,331 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $41,937 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $41,205 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $38,870 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $38,829 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $35,330 | $20,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor | $33,459 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $31,133 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $29,064 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $26,585 | $14,236 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Associate | $25,194 | $11,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $24,421 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $24,421 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $36,902 ten years after leaving, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 54% with typical borrowing of $19,971. Monthly loan payments of $212 consume about 7% of gross income, which is manageable but not ideal. The employment rate reaches 94.3%, reflecting strong job placement in Arkansas's agricultural, healthcare, and education sectors. Many graduates find work in rural communities where UAM's forestry, agriculture, and nursing programs have built solid regional reputations. However, the relatively low earnings compared to debt levels suggest limited financial mobility. The loan repayment rate of 44.55% indicates many struggle to pay down their balances. This represents a weak return on investment despite decent employment outcomes.