Is University of Central Arkansas worth it?
University of Central Arkansas is a public, four-year institution in Conway, Arkansas (small city). It awarded 2,342 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, psychology and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,167
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,203
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,938
Average net price
$16,511
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
2,342
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
7,762
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,636 | $76,783 | 132 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,431 | $43,363 | 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,795 | $46,295 | 112 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $75,589 | $80,363 | 91 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $47,217 | $53,133 | 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $45,525 | $47,965 | 76 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $32,618 | $49,129 | 72 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $38,011 | $57,940 | 69 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $57,912 | $75,893 | 68 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $31,050 | $42,493 | 64 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $99,327 | $114,073 | 61 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $54,076 | $56,125 | 60 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,995 | $57,826 | 57 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $31,767 | $50,557 | 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $65,149 | $88,939 | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 121 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 117 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 103 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 75 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 67 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 58 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 53 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Central 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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