Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.3%
- Retention Rate
- 73.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,938
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,346
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $216/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. | Master | $92,358 | $37,479 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,736 | $59,486 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $67,548 | $38,223 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $63,005 | $33,513 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,842 | $19,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $57,318 | $36,256 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $22,079 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $48,432 | $40,276 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $48,432 | $16,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $47,729 | $21,500 |
| Library Science, Other. | Master | $47,260 | $18,060 |
| Education, General. | Master | $46,087 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $45,305 | $16,798 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $44,021 | $16,896 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $43,575 | $21,750 |
Outcomes Overview
UCA graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $20,346 and earn $45,938 ten years after graduation. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 44% sits near the national average for public universities. Monthly loan payments of $216 consume about 7% of typical graduate income, a manageable burden. The 95.7% employment rate reflects strong job placement, particularly in education and business fields where UCA has established regional connections. Many graduates become teachers in Arkansas school districts or work for local companies in Little Rock and Conway. The combination of moderate debt, decent earnings growth, and high employment rates creates an average return on investment for most students.