Business/Commerce at Arkansas State University-Newport
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas
Business/Commerce associates's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University-Newport | — | $30,741 | $9,951 | — |
| Strayer University-Arkansas | $44,154 | $47,516 | $32,810 | 0.74 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | $36,808 | — | — | — |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | $32,780 | — | $13,750 | 0.42 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | $31,888 | $46,351 | $11,313 | 0.35 |
| North Arkansas College | $30,627 | $29,137 | $10,095 | 0.33 |
| National Median | $36,591 | — | $13,437 | 0.37 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in Arkansas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Arkansas Little Rock | $13,920 | $44,154 | $32,810 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen | $3,906 | $36,808 | — |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock | $4,848 | $32,780 | $13,750 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville | $2,982 | $31,888 | $11,313 |
| North Arkansas College Harrison | $3,168 | $30,627 | $10,095 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Arkansas State University-Newport, approximately 41% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.