Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,697
14th percentile (40th in AR)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Arkansas State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Arkansas State University graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 14th percentile of all clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions bachelors programs nationally.

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

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Arkansas State University$56,697$50,042
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences$59,134$57,744$19,9990.34
National Median$64,930$26,0220.40

Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock
$59,134$19,999

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, approximately 37% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.