Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, Arkansas · Public · 1,236 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,403 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,475 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,872 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,346 |
| $110k and up | $12,781 |
| All families (average) | $8,444 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,886 | +$23,397 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,567 | +$22,078 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $81,734 | +$49,245 | clears the bar | $11,102 | 0.2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,655 | +$7,166 | clears the bar | $6,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,089 | -$4,400 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $89,775 | +$57,286 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $39,433 | +$6,944 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,103 | +$14,614 | clears the bar | $6,306 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 46% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.