Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas · Private, nonprofit · 3,382 undergraduates
All 32 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr). Another 75 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,418 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,430 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,832 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,017 |
| $110k and up | $26,284 |
| All families (average) | $22,130 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $41,228 | +$8,739 | clears the bar | $26,687 | 3.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $110,206 | +$77,717 | clears the bar | $25,230 | 0.3 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $52,869 | +$20,380 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,872 | +$39,383 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,025 | +$29,536 | clears the bar | $27,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,814 | +$13,325 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $119,507 | +$87,018 | clears the bar | $127,251 | 1.5 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $51,434 | +$18,945 | clears the bar | $26,767 | 1.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $54,149 | +$21,660 | clears the bar | $24,812 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $50,418 | +$17,929 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 1.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $80,311 | +$47,822 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional Degree | $79,976 | +$47,487 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $92,014 | +$59,525 | clears the bar | $24,149 | 0.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $48,833 | +$16,344 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,203 | +$38,714 | clears the bar | $27,250 | 0.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 69% 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.