Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, Arkansas · Public · 1,456 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 78 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,386 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,208 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,051 |
| All families (average) | $23,405 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $68,733 | +$36,244 | clears the bar | $15,286 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,955 | +$16,466 | clears the bar | $17,512 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $40,226 | +$7,737 | clears the bar | $24,978 | 3.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $46,247 | +$13,758 | clears the bar | $25,387 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,112 | +$8,623 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 1.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $46,783 | +$14,294 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $38,106 | +$5,617 | clears the bar | $25,559 | 4.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,161 | +$29,672 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $55,078 | +$22,589 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's Degree | $29,307 | -$3,182 | falls short | $20,850 | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $56,919 | +$24,430 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $40,762 | +$8,273 | clears the bar | $66,422 | 8 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $42,453 | +$9,964 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.2 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $57,727 | +$25,238 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 37% 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.