University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas · Public · 28,677 undergraduates
Of 76 programs with reported earnings, 74 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 169 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,319 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,322 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,934 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,772 |
| $110k and up | $22,470 |
| All families (average) | $18,209 |
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 | $79,770 | +$47,281 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $87,717 | +$55,228 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,153 | +$40,664 | clears the bar | $20,875 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,911 | +$52,422 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,969 | +$24,480 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,006 | +$15,517 | clears the bar | $22,137 | 1.4 yrs |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | $116,774 | +$84,285 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,497 | +$22,008 | clears the bar | $21,874 | 1 yr |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,097 | +$51,608 | clears the bar | $24,625 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $84,464 | +$51,975 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,619 | +$26,130 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $66,087 | +$33,598 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $60,441 | +$27,952 | clears the bar | $23,574 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $51,474 | +$18,985 | clears the bar | $24,882 | 1.3 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $67,891 | +$35,402 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 76 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 70% 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.