Computer Systems Analysis at Arkansas Tech University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 suggests manageable borrowing, but remember these figures come from peer programs nationally, not Arkansas Tech's specific graduates. With only one school in Arkansas offering this bachelor's in Computer Systems Analysis, you're essentially betting on whether Arkansas Tech can match what similar programs elsewhere produce—roughly $52,500 in first-year earnings against about $24,600 in debt.

The national landscape for this major shows reasonable consistency, with earnings clustering between $52,500 and $58,000 across 65 programs. Tech's accessible admission profile (96% acceptance rate, 1050 average SAT) serves a different population than many four-year tech programs, which could work in your child's favor if they need a supportive environment to develop their skills. The question is whether Arkansas Tech's curriculum and employer connections will deliver outcomes comparable to the national peer group used for these estimates.

Given the data limitations, focus on concrete indicators: Does Tech have internship partnerships with Arkansas employers who hire systems analysts? What percentage of their CS-related students land jobs in-state versus leaving Arkansas? The estimated numbers suggest this could be worthwhile if your child wants to stay in Arkansas, where tech job competition is less intense than in major metros, but you'll need to verify that Tech specifically produces graduates who succeed in this field.