Philander Smith University
Little Rock, Arkansas · Private, nonprofit · 751 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr). Another 15 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,393 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,606 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,686 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,847 |
| $110k and up | $15,800 |
| All families (average) | $14,224 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $43,163 | +$10,674 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $44,330 | +$11,841 | clears the bar | $19,172 | 1.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 68% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.