University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas · Public · 4,949 undergraduates
Of 30 programs with reported earnings, 29 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 119 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,195 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,250 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,018 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,087 |
| $110k and up | $22,255 |
| All families (average) | $17,248 |
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 | $88,617 | +$56,128 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $81,694 | +$49,205 | clears the bar | $16,975 | 0.3 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $78,317 | +$45,828 | clears the bar | $61,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $43,990 | +$11,501 | clears the bar | $20,322 | 1.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $64,464 | +$31,975 | clears the bar | $37,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $51,384 | +$18,895 | clears the bar | $24,156 | 1.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,805 | +$18,316 | clears the bar | $26,350 | 1.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,797 | +$13,308 | clears the bar | $22,625 | 1.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,594 | +$17,105 | clears the bar | $19,319 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,606 | +$16,117 | clears the bar | $22,349 | 1.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,007 | +$37,518 | clears the bar | $20,486 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $106,341 | +$73,852 | clears the bar | $34,523 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $51,986 | +$19,497 | clears the bar | $31,383 | 1.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $70,696 | +$38,207 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,978 | +$12,489 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 1.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.