Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,001
11th percentile (40th in AR)
Sample Size
40
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Southern Arkansas University Tech graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southern Arkansas University Tech graduates earn $26k, placing them in the 11th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas

Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern Arkansas University Tech$26,001
Arkansas Northeastern College$47,110
Arkansas Welding Academy$33,187$7,9330.24
University of Arkansas at Monticello$31,083
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College$26,579$4,1420.16
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas$22,341$35,110
National Median$36,248$9,0000.25

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville
$2,570$47,110
Arkansas Welding Academy
Jacksonville
$33,187$7,933
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello
$8,868$31,083
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
$4,848$26,579$4,142
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen
$3,906$22,341

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 Southern Arkansas University Tech, 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.

Sample Size: Based on 40 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.