Is Harding University worth it?
Harding University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Searcy, Arkansas (small town). It awarded 1,259 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in elementary education and teaching, business administration and management and information science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,752
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,024
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,876
Average net price
$22,130
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
1,259
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
3,382
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $46,580 | $50,418 | 97 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | First professional | $119,836 | $135,372 | 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,251 | $41,228 | 78 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,743 | $71,872 | 76 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $105,625 | $119,507 | 63 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $58,649 | $80,311 | 51 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $88,820 | $110,206 | 48 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $40,489 | $51,067 | 47 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $33,577 | $51,434 | 46 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $78,041 | $92,014 | 41 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $27,686 | $41,328 | 39 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,178 | $54,149 | 33 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,081 | $62,025 | 33 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $98,354 | $124,272 | 32 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $56,038 | $61,215 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 73 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 59 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 51 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 33 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Bachelor's | 30 |
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Sources: federal figures for Harding 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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