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University of Central Arkansas

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The University of Central Arkansas is situated on a 356-acre campus in Conway. As a former normal school, UCA maintains a strong focus on education programs. The university is composed of five colleges, five residential colleges, and one commuter college, offering a diverse campus environment.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$38,185/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

46/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,118/yr

Out-of-state: $17,258/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 37% of students receive Pell Grants and 42% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$14,387	$57,548	6.6x
$30K – $48K	$14,946	$59,784	6.4x
$48K – $75K	$17,233	$68,932	5.5x
$75K – $110K	$19,775	$79,100	4.8x
$110K+	$20,028	$80,112	4.8x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,118	$40,472	9.4x

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 Central Arkansas

35 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
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	84	$70,636/yr	High	18.3x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	75	$50,695/yr	Very High	15.9x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	74	$57,912/yr	Very High	13.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	71	$44,343/yr	Very High	15.2x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	68	$42,892/yr	High	15.2x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	63	$54,913/yr	Very High	15.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools	60	$38,995/yr	High	12.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	56	$41,562/yr	High	10.3x
Economics Compare across schools	53	$41,919/yr	Very High	9.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	51	$39,795/yr	High	9.7x
Insurance Compare across schools	50	$45,696/yr	Very High	10.3x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	50	$38,105/yr	High	8.4x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	46	$44,318/yr	High	10.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	46	$43,106/yr	High	9.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	46	$38,011/yr	Very High	9.8x
Music Compare across schools	46	$36,465/yr	High	12.4x
Mathematics Compare across schools	45	$40,993/yr	Very High	9.1x
Biology, General Compare across schools	45	$32,390/yr	High	13.7x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	44	$35,177/yr	High	10.9x
Criminology Compare across schools	43	$38,453/yr	High	8.5x
Chemistry Compare across schools	43	$36,946/yr	High	8.1x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools	43	$32,618/yr	Moderate	11.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	42	$31,767/yr	Moderate	11.4x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	38	$31,348/yr	Very High	6.7x
Sociology Compare across schools	36	$31,867/yr	High	10.0x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	35	$29,431/yr	High	10.2x
History Compare across schools	34	$29,337/yr	High	8.2x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	33	$35,338/yr	Very High	8.9x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	31	$28,604/yr	Moderate	8.5x
Journalism Compare across schools	30	$31,911/yr	Very High	10.0x
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Compare across schools	30	$31,050/yr	High	9.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	29	$28,490/yr	High	6.0x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	25	$27,366/yr	Very High	5.8x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	25	$27,118/yr	High	5.7x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	19	$26,939/yr	High	3.9x

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