Business/Managerial Economics at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

For a moderately selective public university serving a substantial Pell-eligible population, UALR's business economics program appears positioned in the middle of Arkansas's limited field. Similar programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $53,200—essentially matching the national median and running slightly above what comparable programs across Arkansas typically produce ($49,300). The estimated debt load of $21,100 creates a manageable 0.40 ratio, meaning graduates would owe roughly 40 cents for every dollar earned in year one.

The challenge here is context: with only four Arkansas schools offering this degree, and UALR's figures derived from national peers rather than actual graduate outcomes, you're looking at reasonable projections without program-specific proof. The University of Arkansas reports $54,500 for its graduates—close to these estimates—while Arkansas Tech shows $44,100, suggesting UALR could land anywhere in that $10,000 range depending on how its curriculum, student preparation, and employer connections compare.

The debt-to-earnings math works if the estimates hold. At $21,100 borrowed, graduates earning in the low-to-mid $50,000s should manage repayment without crisis. But given the estimation methodology and the school's 58% admission rate compared to flagship U of A, confirm whether UALR's career services actively connect business economics students to corporate employers in Little Rock's economy. The numbers suggest viability; actual graduate placement data would confirm it.