Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Arkansas Tech University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 95th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Arkansas Tech University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $71,878 | $89,951 | -11% | #239 of 258 | #71 | $16,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,765 | $85,509 | -7% | #283 of 318 | #62 | $21,953 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,794 | $84,719 | -5% | #542 of 966 | #152 | $17,650 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,904 | $70,588 | -24% | #379 of 459 | #273 | $19,975 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $60,759 | -20% | #701 of 796 | #479 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $44,146 | $60,515 | -22% | #78 of 84 | #64 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $44,810 | $58,493 | -12% | #58 of 77 | #35 | $16,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,866 | $56,643 | -17% | #918 of 1176 | #548 | $20,940 |
| Homeland Security | $43,090 | $53,142 | -24% | #32 of 33 | #25 | $22,372 |
| Biology | $29,596 | $49,840 | -13% | #689 of 841 | #403 | $16,780 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $35,073 | $49,034 | -3% | #32 of 55 | #4 | $23,726 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,160 | $46,907 | -9% | #279 of 345 | #112 | $23,121 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,760 | $46,018 | -17% | #182 of 207 | #115 | $23,715 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,927 | $45,385 | -19% | #554 of 660 | #357 | $23,500 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $28,652 | $44,868 | -1% | #23 of 37 | #8 | $16,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,244 | $43,978 | -7% | #531 of 680 | #242 | $23,090 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $27,969 | $43,436 | -23% | #129 of 137 | #105 | $22,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $35,063 | $42,985 | -27% | #265 of 275 | #229 | — |
| Sociology | $32,924 | $42,344 | -20% | #429 of 462 | #293 | $21,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $26,869 | $41,946 | -25% | #78 of 85 | #66 | $22,000 |
| History | — | $41,065 | -19% | #431 of 459 | #298 | — |
| Journalism | $32,183 | $39,173 | -30% | #185 of 187 | #172 | $21,250 |
| Psychology | $27,213 | $38,611 | -24% | #992 of 1027 | #826 | $23,395 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,207 | — | — | — | — | $25,611 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $20,285 | $32,960 | -36% | #292 of 299 | #276 | $28,950 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Arkansas Tech University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $178,563
- Avg rent near campus: $893/mo — vs ~$597/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 72823 (4.0% cap, Atkins)
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🏆 Where Arkansas Tech University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Room | $5,369 | |
| Board | $4,483 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $23,694 | $29,688 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,146 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,314 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,549 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,398 |
| $110,001+ | $14,637 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Arkansas Tech University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology