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University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public · Visit Website

The University of Arkansas is situated on a sprawling 512-acre campus in the Ozark Mountains of Fayetteville. Students experience a blend of academic rigor and school spirit, particularly centered around the highly competitive Razorbacks athletics program. As a major research university, Arkansas offers extensive opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge research across various disciplines. The campus features a mix of historic and modern architecture, creating a unique sense of place.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,626/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

55/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,748/yr

Out-of-state: $28,772/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 17% of students receive Pell Grants and 34% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,017	$52,068	8.6x
$30K – $48K	$14,115	$56,460	7.9x
$48K – $75K	$17,379	$69,516	6.4x
$75K – $110K	$19,755	$79,020	5.6x
$110K+	$20,991	$83,964	5.3x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,748	$38,992	11.4x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Arkansas

55 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	85	$77,306/yr	Very High	28.4x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	85	$72,043/yr	High	19.1x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	85	$59,857/yr	Very High	26.7x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	83	$57,257/yr	Very High	21.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	82	$57,535/yr	Very High	21.0x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	82	$56,387/yr	Very High	21.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools	78	$56,456/yr	High	19.5x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	75	$75,968/yr	High	26.8x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$75,102/yr	High	25.0x
International Business Compare across schools	75	$59,793/yr	Very High	17.6x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$76,832/yr	Very High	22.8x
Computer Science Compare across schools	74	$75,169/yr	Very High	18.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$71,407/yr	Very High	20.7x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	71	$61,979/yr	High	19.5x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	70	$54,783/yr	High	16.2x
Marketing Compare across schools	70	$50,045/yr	Very High	19.1x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	67	$54,471/yr	Very High	17.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	63	$47,428/yr	High	11.4x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	62	$59,504/yr	High	15.6x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	62	$49,307/yr	High	11.6x
Architecture Compare across schools	60	$51,080/yr	High	16.4x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	60	$40,948/yr	High	15.8x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	58	$38,083/yr	Moderate	13.0x
Mathematics Compare across schools	57	$41,409/yr	Very High	15.3x
Food Science and Technology Compare across schools	56	$53,205/yr	Moderate	12.6x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	56	$40,007/yr	High	13.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	54	$33,745/yr	Very High	16.0x
Chemistry Compare across schools	53	$34,872/yr	High	15.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	51	$40,095/yr	High	14.7x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	49	$31,986/yr	High	12.9x
Public Health Compare across schools	48	$35,797/yr	High	12.3x
Journalism Compare across schools	47	$38,354/yr	Very High	14.4x
Agricultural Public Services Compare across schools	45	$50,123/yr	High	12.1x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	45	$43,718/yr	High	10.2x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	45	$41,782/yr	High	9.7x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	45	$28,934/yr	Moderate	13.6x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	44	$31,758/yr	High	11.0x
Music Compare across schools	43	$38,811/yr	High	11.0x
Sociology Compare across schools	43	$33,566/yr	High	12.1x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	43	$32,417/yr	High	13.5x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	43	$31,866/yr	High	12.4x
Biology, General Compare across schools	43	$28,061/yr	High	15.0x
History Compare across schools	42	$27,873/yr	High	12.2x
Social Work Compare across schools	41	$35,424/yr	Moderate	11.1x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools	41	$31,567/yr	Very High	15.9x
Applied Horticulture Compare across schools	40	$29,241/yr	Moderate	6.5x
International Relations Compare across schools	38	$22,612/yr	High	13.8x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	37	$33,091/yr	High	12.1x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	35	$19,519/yr	Very High	13.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools	32	$26,878/yr	High	9.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	32	$24,970/yr	Moderate	10.2x
Education, General Compare across schools	28	$31,068/yr	High	11.4x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	27	$26,369/yr	Very High	9.9x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	25	$31,087/yr	High	7.0x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	25	$25,499/yr	Moderate	7.8x

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