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 University of Arkansas, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 84th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-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 University of Arkansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,857 | $102,747 | +11% | #105 of 459 | #48 | $25,997 |
| Computer Engineering | $77,306 | $99,031 | -9% | #128 of 189 | #51 | $25,957 |
| Industrial Engineering | $75,968 | $98,765 | +0% | #43 of 94 | #8 | $25,405 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $54,471 | $97,743 | +25% | #11 of 84 | #6 | $19,377 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $76,832 | $97,516 | -3% | #151 of 258 | #22 | $15,625 |
| Computer Science | $75,169 | $95,642 | -11% | #199 of 349 | #96 | $20,726 |
| Chemical Engineering | $75,102 | $93,641 | -5% | #103 of 158 | #31 | $20,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $57,257 | $88,067 | +2% | #55 of 126 | #21 | $22,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $56,387 | $87,717 | +5% | #122 of 452 | #37 | $21,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,043 | $84,911 | -4% | #537 of 966 | #148 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,407 | $84,464 | -8% | #297 of 318 | #69 | $21,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,535 | $84,097 | +10% | #194 of 796 | #48 | $24,625 |
| Civil Engineering | $61,979 | $79,929 | -8% | #195 of 233 | #27 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,456 | $79,770 | +17% | #146 of 1176 | #43 | $21,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $59,504 | $75,972 | -19% | #114 of 118 | #77 | $27,000 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | — | $75,596 | -10% | #8 of 9 | #5 | — |
| Marketing | $50,045 | $73,153 | +6% | #144 of 516 | #40 | $20,875 |
| Business/Commerce | $49,307 | $71,753 | +5% | #64 of 271 | #24 | $20,262 |
| International Business | $59,793 | $71,486 | -2% | #66 of 115 | #28 | $18,665 |
| Architecture | $51,080 | $67,955 | +2% | #37 of 78 | #6 | $26,250 |
| Public Health | $35,797 | $67,891 | +15% | #33 of 215 | #10 | $23,000 |
| Journalism | $38,354 | $66,087 | +17% | #20 of 187 | #4 | $21,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,782 | $65,780 | +28% | #43 of 299 | #9 | $22,750 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $54,783 | $65,480 | -2% | #42 of 77 | #14 | $17,404 |
| Mathematics | $41,409 | $63,861 | -8% | #220 of 309 | #110 | $16,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $40,948 | $63,394 | +10% | #14 of 57 | #5 | $24,775 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $62,592 | +6% | #57 of 215 | #4 | $22,421 |
| Political Science and Government | $33,745 | $60,441 | -5% | #310 of 565 | #96 | $23,574 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,934 | $58,619 | +7% | #147 of 610 | #36 | $23,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,095 | $56,969 | +1% | #243 of 660 | #53 | $19,500 |
| Animal Sciences | $32,417 | $56,136 | +13% | #6 of 78 | #1 | $21,616 |
| Chemistry | $34,872 | $55,467 | -15% | #186 of 209 | #119 | $22,570 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $31,986 | $55,275 | +1% | #29 of 50 | #8 | $21,250 |
| Biology | $28,061 | $54,497 | -5% | #544 of 841 | #209 | $21,874 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $50,123 | $54,454 | +1% | #3 of 10 | #3 | $19,134 |
| Food Science and Technology | $53,205 | — | — | — | — | $14,746 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $43,718 | $53,054 | +5% | #69 of 177 | #16 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $31,567 | $52,701 | +3% | #23 of 63 | #3 | $21,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $33,091 | $51,967 | -6% | #166 of 265 | #51 | $22,834 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,428 | $51,474 | +9% | #190 of 680 | #23 | $24,882 |
| History | $27,873 | $49,972 | -1% | #252 of 459 | #62 | $24,250 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $31,087 | $49,730 | -17% | #127 of 138 | #81 | $22,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,083 | $49,690 | -10% | #501 of 660 | #204 | $23,086 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $19,519 | $49,636 | -10% | #187 of 225 | #79 | $21,500 |
| Social Work | $35,424 | $49,458 | -5% | #298 of 420 | #56 | $25,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $22,612 | $48,925 | -27% | #109 of 118 | #87 | $20,500 |
| Education | $31,068 | $48,188 | -3% | #42 of 71 | #14 | $22,495 |
| Psychology | $31,866 | $48,006 | -5% | #650 of 1027 | #179 | $22,137 |
| English Language and Literature | $26,369 | $47,809 | -2% | #319 of 576 | #79 | $19,500 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $36,588 | $47,766 | -5% | #44 of 63 | #18 | $27,875 |
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 University of Arkansas Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $397,650
- Avg rent near campus: $1,567/mo — vs ~$929/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 72753 (4.0% cap, Prairie Grove)
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🏆 Where University of Arkansas Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Room | $8,365 | |
| Board | $4,532 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $30,008 | $49,032 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,017 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,115 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,379 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,755 |
| $110,001+ | $20,991 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology