Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR · Public · Visit Website

Arkansas State University's main campus sits on 1,376 acres atop Crowley's Ridge in Jonesboro, Arkansas. As a research university, A-State fosters a strong academic environment. Its location in northeast Arkansas provides access to outdoor recreational activities, and the campus offers a blend of traditional and modern facilities.

Programs Analyzed
28
Avg Grad Earnings
$41,691/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
52/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,754/yr
Out-of-state: $13,826/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 $9,806 $39,224 10.6x
$30K – $48K $11,300 $45,200 9.2x
$48K – $75K $14,092 $56,368 7.4x
$75K – $110K $15,587 $62,348 6.7x
$110K+ $17,431 $69,724 6.0x
Sticker price (no aid) $7,754 $31,016 13.4x

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 Arkansas State University

28 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
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87 $73,423/yr High 25.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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78 $46,227/yr Very High 25.2x
Accounting and Related Services
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74 $58,152/yr Very High 16.5x
Mechanical Engineering
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72 $74,284/yr Very High 22.7x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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68 $43,060/yr Very High 17.2x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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67 $60,202/yr Moderate 17.4x
Agricultural Business and Management
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65 $43,804/yr High 18.0x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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59 $56,697/yr Moderate 16.3x
Teacher Education
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59 $41,530/yr High 13.8x
Marketing
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57 $44,051/yr Very High 14.7x
Business Administration
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57 $36,007/yr High 14.8x
Plant Sciences
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54 $49,536/yr High 14.9x
Public Relations & Advertising
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51 $40,812/yr High 12.2x
Teacher Education
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49 $36,847/yr High 12.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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49 $32,685/yr Moderate 16.5x
Communication and Media Studies
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44 $40,192/yr High 13.3x
Criminology
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43 $36,732/yr High 12.2x
Design and Applied Arts
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43 $35,970/yr High 14.1x
Biology, General
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43 $25,730/yr High 18.3x
Social Work
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42 $33,140/yr Moderate 15.0x
Sociology
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40 $34,105/yr High 12.5x
Animal Sciences
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40 $31,444/yr High 14.3x
English Language and Literature, General
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39 $35,114/yr Very High 13.5x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
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39 $31,324/yr High 11.6x
Mathematics
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36 $32,625/yr Very High 13.0x
Psychology, General
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36 $29,198/yr High 12.2x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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33 $30,586/yr High 15.0x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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32 $33,881/yr Low 12.6x
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