University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas · Public · 7,762 undergraduates
Of 57 programs with reported earnings, 55 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 57 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,656 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,988 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,203 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,318 |
| $110k and up | $20,157 |
| All families (average) | $16,511 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,363 | +$10,874 | clears the bar | $21,351 | 2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,557 | +$18,068 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $76,783 | +$44,294 | clears the bar | $19,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,742 | +$18,253 | clears the bar | $20,756 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $88,939 | +$56,450 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,295 | +$13,806 | clears the bar | $24,227 | 1.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $47,965 | +$15,476 | clears the bar | $26,073 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,826 | +$25,337 | clears the bar | $18,307 | 0.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $57,940 | +$25,451 | clears the bar | $19,557 | 0.8 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $49,129 | +$16,640 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,316 | +$22,827 | clears the bar | $13,767 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $75,893 | +$43,404 | clears the bar | $22,079 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $58,941 | +$26,452 | clears the bar | $16,896 | 0.6 yrs |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,493 | +$10,004 | clears the bar | $28,446 | 2.8 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $37,484 | +$4,995 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 3.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 57 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 54% 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.