Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.0%
- Retention Rate
- 86.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,191
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $106,421 | $40,962 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $78,343 | $20,500 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,854 | $25,405 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $25,957 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $70,680 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $69,524 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $69,079 | $25,997 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,778 | $15,625 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Master | $65,053 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $62,463 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,308 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,796 | $21,750 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $58,479 | $65,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $58,402 | $22,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $58,221 | $28,787 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $58,191 ten years after leaving, while carrying typical debt of $21,500. Monthly loan payments of $228 consume about 4.7% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37 reflects solid financial outcomes for a public university. Arkansas alumni frequently enter business, agriculture, and retail sectors, benefiting from the state's corporate presence including Walmart and Tyson Foods. The 96% employment rate demonstrates strong job placement. Many graduates remain in Arkansas or the broader South, where cost of living stretches earnings further. With reasonable debt loads and decent starting salaries, Arkansas delivers a strong return on investment for most students.