Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas · Public · 5,388 undergraduates
Of 47 programs with reported earnings, 45 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 98 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,426 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,165 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,130 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,675 |
| $110k and up | $15,543 |
| All families (average) | $12,970 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,342 | +$11,853 | clears the bar | $21,170 | 1.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,719 | +$52,230 | clears the bar | $17,650 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $46,907 | +$14,418 | clears the bar | $23,121 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $56,643 | +$24,154 | clears the bar | $20,940 | 0.9 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $46,018 | +$13,529 | clears the bar | $23,715 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,611 | +$6,122 | clears the bar | $23,395 | 3.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,624 | +$20,135 | clears the bar | $21,660 | 1.1 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $41,946 | +$9,457 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $85,509 | +$53,020 | clears the bar | $21,953 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $39,348 | +$6,859 | clears the bar | $13,237 | 1.9 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $58,493 | +$26,004 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $35,207 | +$2,718 | clears the bar | $25,611 | 9.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,978 | +$11,489 | clears the bar | $23,090 | 2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $60,353 | +$27,864 | clears the bar | $22,365 | 0.8 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $51,021 | +$18,532 | clears the bar | $23,551 | 1.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 47 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.