Engineering at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · Master's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
University of Arkansas graduates in engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Arkansas Compares for Engineering
All 29 colleges reporting engineering 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 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $177,858 | $161,839 | #1 | $135,373 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $147,101 | $153,066 | #3 | $112,855 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $146,964 | $137,440 | #5 | $115,924 |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $145,889 | $156,560 | #2 | $114,929 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $133,079 | $124,455 | #10 | $114,220 |
| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $128,974 | $133,300 | #9 | $109,909 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $127,769 | $136,349 | #6 | $103,961 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $126,854 | $111,329 | #21 | $107,207 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #14 | $102,396 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #15 | $102,396 |
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| 12 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #17 | $102,396 |
| 13 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #18 | $102,396 |
| 14 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $125,093 | $133,493 | #8 | $100,475 |
| 15 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $123,834 | $145,928 | #4 | $109,446 |
| 16 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $123,810 | $112,659 | #19 | $90,603 |
| 17 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $122,820 | $111,758 | #20 | $102,364 |
| 18 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $120,896 | $124,223 | #11 | $105,735 |
Other Majors at University of Arkansas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $157,358 | $164,382 | #37 of 861 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $151,985 | $96,653 | #11 of 92 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $116,774 | $96,778 | #29 of 40 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $113,717 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $96,213 | $65,757 | #156 of 349 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $75,025 | $47,041 | #1 of 8 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,018 | $53,652 | #326 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,654 | $56,703 | #143 of 285 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,448 | $41,780 | #203 of 216 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,206 | $58,346 | #186 of 243 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | $60,276 | — |
| Social Work | $58,464 | $52,499 | #220 of 279 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $56,514 | $45,925 | #196 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,158 | $51,854 | #314 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arkansas engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $109,446 one year after graduating and $123,834 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arkansas rank for engineering?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, University of Arkansas ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at University of Arkansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for engineering ($120,215).
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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.