Is University of Arkansas worth it?
University of Arkansas is a public, four-year institution in Fayetteville, Arkansas (midsize city). It awarded 7,037 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in finance, engineering management and marketing management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,767
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,890
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,191
Average net price
$18,209
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
7,037
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
28,677
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $56,456 | $79,770 | 408 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $50,045 | $73,153 | 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,043 | $84,911 | 301 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $56,387 | $87,717 | 259 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $40,095 | $56,969 | 174 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,061 | $54,497 | 143 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,866 | $48,006 | 139 |
| Law | First professional | $66,239 | $88,977 | 132 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,407 | $84,464 | 126 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $38,354 | $66,087 | 120 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $57,535 | $84,097 | 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $51,854 | $52,158 | 91 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $28,934 | $58,619 | 87 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $53,652 | $64,018 | 83 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor's | $40,948 | $63,394 | 83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 382 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 360 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 342 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 243 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Post-bacc certificate | 227 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | Bachelor's | 220 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 178 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 175 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's | 163 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 142 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Arkansas. 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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