C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
75/100 · earnings-weighted

Southern Arkansas University Tech

2-Year Public
📍 Camden, Arkansas 71701
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
C+
63/100
Prestige
F
25/100

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

939
Total Enrollment
61%
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,257
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Southern Arkansas University Tech ▼

26% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$112,641
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+8.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Southern Arkansas University Tech, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,376
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,841
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,000
Median debt at graduation
62.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
42.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 85th 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 Southern Arkansas University Tech

Median pay of associate'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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$43,756$54,132+18%———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$53,768-8%#127 of 176#66—
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$33,148$47,560-35%#40 of 40#37$5,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$28,756-41%#546 of 547#532—
Computer Software and Media Applications—$25,174-40%#39 of 39#37—

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.

For parents & investors

The Southern Arkansas University Tech Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $112,641
  • Avg rent near campus: $810/mo — vs ~$356/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 71701 (5.6% cap, Camden)

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🏆 Where Southern Arkansas University Tech Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Medical Office Management/Administration
of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,300 $4,680
Room $3,200
Board $1,972
Total Cost (On-Campus) $17,973 $17,973

Financial Aid

92%
Receive Any Aid
62%
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Take Out Loans
$6,257
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,645
$30,001 - $48,000$5,640
$48,001 - $75,000$8,053
$75,001 - $110,000$9,197
$110,001+$11,440

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Medical Office Management/Administration 48 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 45 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 43 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 28 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 28 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 25 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 19 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 19 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 19 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 18 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr General Studies 17 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 14 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 14 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 12 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 11 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 10 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 9 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southern Arkansas University Tech's top programs commonly pursue.

First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
$66k/yr 1,558,400 jobs
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
$92k/yr 97,200 jobs
Fire inspectors and investigators
$78k/yr 14,700 jobs
Firefighters
$60k/yr 344,900 jobs
Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists
$52k/yr 2,900 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Student Demographics

939
Total Students
61%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)
26%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Hispanic 4%
Black 36%
Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 50%
Off-Campus (Renters) 26%
With Family 24%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~239 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 57%
Hybrid (Some Online) 21%
Fully Online 22%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Arkansas University Tech?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Southern Arkansas University Tech?
Tuition at Southern Arkansas University Tech is $3,300 for in-state students and $4,680 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,257.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Tech?
The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Tech is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Southern Arkansas University Tech a good school?
Southern Arkansas University Tech has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Southern Arkansas University Tech?
Southern Arkansas University Tech has a total enrollment of 939 students.
Is there rental demand near Southern Arkansas University Tech?
Yes! Approximately 26% of students at Southern Arkansas University Tech live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 239 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Camden area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology