Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas · Public · 9,110 undergraduates
Of 55 programs with reported earnings, 54 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 110 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,098 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,255 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,205 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,839 |
| $110k and up | $16,444 |
| All families (average) | $12,366 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $68,970 | +$36,481 | clears the bar | $22,593 | 0.6 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $62,879 | +$30,390 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $43,733 | +$11,244 | clears the bar | $23,795 | 2.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $88,611 | +$56,122 | clears the bar | $21,222 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $63,551 | +$31,062 | clears the bar | $20,012 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $53,287 | +$20,798 | clears the bar | $15,416 | 0.7 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $52,385 | +$19,896 | clears the bar | $27,700 | 1.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,872 | +$12,383 | clears the bar | $22,220 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $47,023 | +$14,534 | clears the bar | $20,556 | 1.4 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $53,700 | +$21,211 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $50,232 | +$17,743 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $54,091 | +$21,602 | clears the bar | $18,365 | 0.9 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $76,032 | +$43,543 | clears the bar | $31,713 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $41,947 | +$9,458 | clears the bar | $18,715 | 2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,671 | +$44,182 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 55 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.