Where Arkansas Tech University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all multi/interdisciplinary studies associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | — | $28,929 | — |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | $27,502 | $39,984 | +45% |
| Black River Technical College | $43,056 | $30,383 | -29% |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | $31,360 | $28,097 | -10% |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $30,523 | $27,738 | -9% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies associates's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (24 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville | $8,508 | $30,942* | $28,929 | $11,243* | — |
 Black River Technical CollegePocahontas | $4,584 | $43,056* | $30,383 | $13,360* | 0.31 |
 University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock | $4,848 | $31,360* | $28,097 | $9,125* | 0.29 |
 University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello | $8,868 | $30,523* | $27,738 | $15,333* | 0.50 |
 Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen | $3,906 | $27,502* | $39,984 | —* | — |
| National Median | — | $35,979* | — | $13,023* | 0.36 |
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 Tech University, approximately 34% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in AR. Actual outcomes may vary.