Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 39.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 37.0%
- Retention Rate
- 71.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $41,102
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 51.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $193/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 | $61,681 | $20,413 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $61,218 | $21,490 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $24,125 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $55,964 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $53,810 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $51,392 | |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $37,208 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $35,416 | $19,652 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $35,274 | $16,328 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $32,678 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $32,569 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $32,071 | $16,416 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $31,853 | $12,491 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $41,102 ten years after leaving, while carrying typical debt of $18,250. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 44% sits comfortably below the federal benchmark of 54%. Monthly loan payments of $193 consume about 5.6% of median earnings, a manageable burden for most graduates. The 95.4% employment rate reflects the university's focus on career-ready programs in nursing, business, and technical fields that serve the Arkansas River Valley's healthcare systems and manufacturing base. Many graduates find work locally, where living costs stretch salaries further than national averages suggest. With reasonable debt loads and strong job placement in a lower-cost region, this represents a strong return on investment for practical-minded students.