Program Analysis
At $58,870 per year, Physics graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus significantly outpace the $46,482 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Physics programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Physics's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $22,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #30 of 75 Physics programs, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.