Public Institution
University of Arkansas
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
55
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,626
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
55/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$9,748
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $28,772/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Arkansas's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 17% of students receive Pell Grants; 34% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,017 | $52,068 |
| $30K – $48K | $14,115 | $56,460 |
| $48K – $75K | $17,379 | $69,516 |
| $75K – $110K | $19,755 | $79,020 |
| $110K+ | $20,991 | $83,964 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $9,748 | $38,992 |
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 University of Arkansas
55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
85
|
$77,306/yr | Very High | 28.4x |
|
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
85
|
$72,043/yr | High | 19.1x |
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
85
|
$59,857/yr | Very High | 26.7x |
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Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools → |
83
|
$57,257/yr | Very High | 21.1x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
82
|
$57,535/yr | Very High | 21.0x |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
82
|
$56,387/yr | Very High | 21.2x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations 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 Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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
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 |
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Business Economics
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools → |
67
|
$54,471/yr | Very High | 17.4x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
63
|
$47,428/yr | High | 11.4x |
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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools → |
62
|
$59,504/yr | High | 15.6x |
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Business
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
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$40,948/yr | High | 15.8x |
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Criminal Justice
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 |
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Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools → |
56
|
$40,007/yr | High | 13.2x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
54
|
$33,745/yr | Very High | 16.0x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
53
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$34,872/yr | High | 15.1x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
51
|
$40,095/yr | High | 14.7x |
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Nutrition & Food Science
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
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$38,354/yr | Very High | 14.4x |
| Agricultural Public Services Compare across schools → |
45
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$50,123/yr | High | 12.1x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
45
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$43,718/yr | High | 10.2x |
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Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
45
|
$41,782/yr | High | 9.7x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
45
|
$28,934/yr | Moderate | 13.6x |
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Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
44
|
$31,758/yr | High | 11.0x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
43
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$38,811/yr | High | 11.0x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
43
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$33,566/yr | High | 12.1x |
| Animal Sciences Compare across schools → |
43
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$32,417/yr | High | 13.5x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
43
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$31,866/yr | High | 12.4x |
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Biology
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 |
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Parks & Recreation
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools → |
41
|
$31,567/yr | Very High | 15.9x |
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Horticulture
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Compare across schools → |
40
|
$29,241/yr | Moderate | 6.5x |
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International Relations
International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools → |
38
|
$22,612/yr | High | 13.8x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
37
|
$33,091/yr | High | 12.1x |
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Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
35
|
$19,519/yr | Very High | 13.9x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
32
|
$26,878/yr | High | 9.8x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
32
|
$24,970/yr | Moderate | 10.2x |
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Education
Education, General Compare across schools → |
28
|
$31,068/yr | High | 11.4x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
27
|
$26,369/yr | Very High | 9.9x |
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Geosciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools → |
25
|
$31,087/yr | High | 7.0x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
25
|
$25,499/yr | Moderate | 7.8x |
More Colleges in Arkansas
Top-scored 4-year colleges and universities elsewhere in Arkansas, ranked by average DegreeOutlook Score across their programs.
Strayer University-Arkansas
Little Rock, AR
5 programs
71/100
University of Arkansas Grantham
LIttle Rock, AR
7 programs
69/100
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR
4 programs
54/100
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
4 programs
54/100
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
18 programs
52/100
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
28 programs
52/100
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
15 programs
50/100
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
22 programs
49/100