History at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates in history earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
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| 371 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $45,234 | $43,053 | #415 | — |
| 372 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $45,161 | $52,277 | #189 | $31,798 |
| 373 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $45,142 | $52,255 | #190 | — |
| 374 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $45,097 | $53,143 | #165 | $26,445 |
| 375 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $45,096 | $48,541 | #296 | $28,431 |
| 376 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $45,048 | $44,259 | #395 | — |
| 377 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $44,899 | $46,720 | #339 | $32,930 |
Other Majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,688 | $51,896 | #253 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,708 | $69,618 | #909 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,074 | $54,484 | #110 of 253 |
| Chemistry | $66,817 | $22,255 | #101 of 209 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $65,470 | $58,380 | #49 of 76 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,020 | $39,057 | #1087 of 1176 |
| Biology | $48,712 | $26,541 | #721 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,378 | $40,525 | #301 of 345 |
| Social Work | $45,275 | $32,532 | #373 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,197 | $40,565 | #520 of 680 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,509 | $33,460 | #626 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,519 | $29,853 | #960 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,641 | $26,728 | #467 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,760 | $28,951 | #651 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arkansas-Fort Smith history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,445 one year after graduating and $45,097 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith ranks #374 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,189.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.