University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas · Public · 4,091 undergraduates
Of 19 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,890 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,391 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,392 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,804 |
| $110k and up | $14,297 |
| All families (average) | $10,574 |
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 | $50,020 | +$17,531 | clears the bar | $16,416 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $35,639 | +$3,150 | clears the bar | $12,390 | 3.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,708 | +$41,219 | clears the bar | $20,413 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $43,509 | +$11,020 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,197 | +$11,708 | clears the bar | $19,652 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,712 | +$16,223 | clears the bar | $19,462 | 1.2 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $75,794 | +$43,305 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,519 | +$8,030 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $58,435 | +$25,946 | clears the bar | $12,491 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $37,641 | +$5,152 | clears the bar | $22,938 | 4.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $45,378 | +$12,889 | clears the bar | $16,328 | 1.3 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $65,470 | +$32,981 | clears the bar | $24,125 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $35,760 | +$3,271 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 6 yrs |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | $66,817 | +$34,328 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $31,742 | -$747 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 38% 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.