Is Henderson State University worth it?
Henderson State University is a public, four-year institution in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (small town). It awarded 793 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, education of individuals in secondary special and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,411
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,583
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,459
Average net price
$23,405
Completion rate
37%
Completions (2024)
793
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,456
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 | Bachelor's | $36,511 | $40,226 | 71 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $36,606 | $48,955 | 59 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $44,743 | $46,247 | 56 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,326 | $68,733 | 33 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $21,846 | $41,112 | 32 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's | $29,307 | N/A | 28 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $32,875 | $46,783 | 27 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $55,637 | $56,919 | 23 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $22,458 | $42,453 | 21 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $49,902 | $57,727 | 20 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $38,106 | N/A | 19 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $40,629 | $55,078 | 19 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $40,762 | N/A | 17 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | Post-bacc certificate | 85 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 65 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 39 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Post-bacc certificate | 32 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 30 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Public Health, Other | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 28 |
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Sources: federal figures for Henderson 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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