Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,027
30th percentile (60th in AR)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Harding University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Harding University graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 30th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters 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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Harding University$47,027$49,969
University of Arkansas at Little Rock$48,567$51,013
University of Central Arkansas$47,217$47,209
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus$45,997
University of Arkansas$45,925$52,459
Arkansas State University$45,639$45,677
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
$8,455$48,567
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$10,118$47,217
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
$9,820$45,997
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
$9,748$45,925
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$7,754$45,639

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 Harding University, approximately 19% 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.