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Colleges in Arkansas: 17 Ranked by Earnings, Tuition & Graduation Rate

Every college in Arkansas with verified College Scorecard data, ranked three ways below: by graduate earnings, by in-state tuition and by graduation rate. 24 institutions in total.

Institutions

24

Avg In-State Tuition

$16,506

Avg Out-of-State

$19,352

Avg Earnings

$37,839

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Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on CollegeFactbook.com, Arkansas has 24 degree-granting colleges and universities with average in-state tuition of $16,506 and average graduate earnings of $37,839 ten years after entry.

State Overview

Arkansas has 24 higher education institutions. The average in-state tuition is $16,506.48, while the average out-of-state tuition is $19,351.78. Graduates earn an average of $37,838.83.

Based on the provided data, the analysis does not offer information about the specific types of institutions, the programs they offer, or any unique features. The data focuses on tuition costs and average graduate earnings.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Schools by Type

Popular Majors in Arkansas

Business Administration, Management and Operations

2,183 graduates

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

1,790 graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

1,417 graduates

Educational Administration and Supervision

1,185 graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

1,115 graduates

Psychology, General

805 graduates

Biology, General

783 graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

716 graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

618 graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

606 graduates

Accounting and Related Services

591 graduates

Finance and Financial Management Services

583 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations Salary Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Salary Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Salary

Cost Comparison

AR Avg In-State $16,506
AR Avg Out-of-State $19,352

Cost Analysis

Arkansas's average in-state tuition of $16,506 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $19,352. The average graduate from a Arkansas institution earns $37,839 within 5 years of graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 colleges and universities in Arkansas, including public, private non-profit, and for-profit institutions.

Best Colleges in Arkansas, Ranked by Data

Three orderings of the same 17 colleges, straight from College Scorecard: who earns most after graduating, who charges least in-state, and who graduates the largest share. No editorial weighting.

Best colleges in Arkansas by graduate earnings

  1. 1 University of Arkansas $49,686 median, 5 yrs · Fayetteville
  2. 2 John Brown University $46,114 median, 5 yrs · Siloam Springs
  3. 3 Harding University $43,555 median, 5 yrs · Searcy
  4. 4 Ouachita Baptist University $41,697 median, 5 yrs · Arkadelphia
  5. 5 University of Arkansas at Little Rock $40,040 median, 5 yrs · Little Rock
  6. 6 Hendrix College $39,913 median, 5 yrs · Conway
  7. 7 Arkansas State University $38,944 median, 5 yrs · Jonesboro
  8. 8 Williams Baptist University $38,067 median, 5 yrs · Walnut Ridge
  9. 9 Central Baptist College $37,681 median, 5 yrs · Conway
  10. 10 University of the Ozarks $37,651 median, 5 yrs · Clarksville

Cheapest colleges in Arkansas by in-state tuition

  1. 1 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith $6,906 / year · Fort Smith
  2. 2 Arkansas State University $7,754 / year · Jonesboro
  3. 3 Henderson State University $7,885 / year · Arkadelphia
  4. 4 University of Arkansas at Little Rock $8,455 / year · Little Rock
  5. 5 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff $9,019 / year · Pine Bluff
  6. 6 University of Arkansas $9,748 / year · Fayetteville
  7. 7 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus $9,820 / year · Magnolia
  8. 8 University of Central Arkansas $10,118 / year · Conway
  9. 9 Ecclesia College $16,850 / year · Springdale
  10. 10 Central Baptist College $19,680 / year · Conway

Best colleges in Arkansas by graduation rate

  1. 1 Harding University 70 % graduate · Searcy
  2. 2 University of Arkansas 70 % graduate · Fayetteville
  3. 3 John Brown University 69 % graduate · Siloam Springs
  4. 4 Hendrix College 69 % graduate · Conway
  5. 5 Ouachita Baptist University 68 % graduate · Arkadelphia
  6. 6 Arkansas State University 54 % graduate · Jonesboro
  7. 7 University of Central Arkansas 52 % graduate · Conway
  8. 8 University of the Ozarks 47 % graduate · Clarksville
  9. 9 Lyon College 47 % graduate · Batesville
  10. 10 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 46 % graduate · Magnolia

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