Colleges in Arkansas: Costs, Earnings, and ROI
Total Schools
23
Avg In-State Tuition
$17,518
Avg 10yr Earnings
$46,844
Avg Debt
$22,485
Arkansas vs National Average
Best ROI Schools in Arkansas
| School | Type | Net Price | 10yr Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Grantham | Public | $8,370 | $63,496 | 18.0 |
| Central Baptist College | Private Nonprofit | $12,287 | $46,789 | 8.5 |
| Arkansas State University | Public | $12,366 | $42,617 | 7.6 |
| University of Arkansas | Public | $18,209 | $58,191 | 7.0 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Public | $14,027 | $42,386 | 6.5 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Public | $12,653 | $35,550 | 6.0 |
| University of Central Arkansas | Public | $16,511 | $45,938 | 6.0 |
| Philander Smith University | Private Nonprofit | $14,224 | $38,427 | 5.8 |
| Arkansas Baptist College | Private Nonprofit | $10,627 | $28,418 | 5.7 |
| John Brown University | Private Nonprofit | $20,397 | $53,907 | 5.6 |
Most Affordable in Arkansas
| School | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Grantham | $8,370 | $63,496 |
| Arkansas Baptist College | $10,627 | $28,418 |
| Central Baptist College | $12,287 | $46,789 |
| Arkansas State University | $12,366 | $42,617 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $12,653 | $35,550 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $14,027 | $42,386 |
| Philander Smith University | $14,224 | $38,427 |
| Williams Baptist University | $15,745 | $38,484 |
| Crowley's Ridge College | $16,315 | $39,533 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $16,511 | $45,938 |
Highest Earning Graduates in Arkansas
| School | 10yr Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $73,827 | $14,000 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham | $63,496 | $21,956 |
| Hendrix College | $60,376 | $26,688 |
| University of Arkansas | $58,191 | $21,500 |
| John Brown University | $53,907 | $21,250 |
| Harding University | $52,876 | $26,500 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $51,673 | $21,050 |
| Central Baptist College | $46,789 | $22,250 |
| University of Central Arkansas | $45,938 | $20,346 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $45,265 | $22,000 |
Public vs Private in Arkansas
Public (9 schools)
Avg Net Price: $13,643
Avg 10yr Earnings: $50,081
Private Nonprofit (13 schools)
Avg Net Price: $18,026
Avg 10yr Earnings: $44,979
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.