Is Arkansas State University worth it?
Arkansas State University is a public, four-year institution in Jonesboro, Arkansas (small city). It awarded 5,523 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, elementary and middle school administration and registered nursing.
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Federal context for Arkansas State University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$45,510
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,631
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,617
Average net price
$12,366
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
5,523
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
9,110
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $55,518 | $62,879 | 600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $49,901 | $53,287 | 298 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $50,720 | $53,700 | 294 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,423 | $88,611 | 248 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $50,958 | $54,091 | 235 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $53,952 | $63,551 | 178 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $64,900 | $76,032 | 155 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $36,847 | $41,947 | 149 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $36,007 | $47,023 | 137 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $33,881 | $43,733 | 135 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $117,929 | $146,230 | 135 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate certificate | $60,845 | $68,970 | 128 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $70,358 | $76,671 | 99 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $41,060 | $53,002 | 88 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $70,150 | $82,724 | 88 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 902 |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | Post-master's certificate | 440 |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | Master's | 242 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 220 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 205 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 197 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 162 |
| Management Science | Master's | 162 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 147 |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's | 124 |
Campuses
Campuses included
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Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Arkansas State University and 1 related campus reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Arkansas State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arkansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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