Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR atu.edu 5,993 students

Arkansas Tech University's main campus is located in Russellville, Arkansas. The university is known for its strong sense of community and offers a supportive environment for students. Arkansas Tech also maintains a satellite campus in Ozark, Arkansas, focusing on associate degrees and certificate programs.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$39,437

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

49/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$8,508

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $14,502/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Arkansas Tech University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 34% of students receive Pell Grants; 28% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$11,146	$44,584
$30K – $48K	$11,314	$45,256
$48K – $75K	$12,549	$50,196
$75K – $110K	$15,398	$61,592
$110K+	$14,637	$58,548
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,508	$34,032

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Arkansas Tech University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	84	$68,794/yr	High	21.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	73	$68,765/yr	Very High	23.7x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$71,878/yr	Very High	23.3x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	63	$45,904/yr	Very High	12.5x
Business Economics Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools →	63	$44,146/yr	Very High	20.2x
Agricultural Business Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools →	59	$44,810/yr	High	13.8x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	59	$39,866/yr	High	13.2x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	57	$41,160/yr	High	12.1x
Homeland Security Compare across schools →	55	$43,090/yr	Moderate	14.6x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	50	$35,207/yr	Moderate	9.3x
Parks Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management Compare across schools →	50	$35,073/yr	Moderate	9.3x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →	50	$35,063/yr	High	9.3x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	47	$37,244/yr	High	10.6x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	44	$29,596/yr	High	16.0x
Sociology Compare across schools →	42	$32,924/yr	High	13.2x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	39	$27,969/yr	High	7.2x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	34	$27,213/yr	High	11.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	31	$30,927/yr	High	10.0x
Journalism Compare across schools →	30	$32,183/yr	Very High	10.5x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools →	30	$28,652/yr	High	13.4x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	28	$20,285/yr	High	10.9x
Rehabilitation Therapies Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools →	26	$26,869/yr	Moderate	9.7x