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

Accounting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Arkansas at Monticello$52,059
University of Arkansas at Little Rock$58,845$61,190$25,3160.43
Harding University$58,649$74,273$27,0000.46
Arkansas State University$58,152$51,504$21,3510.37
University of Arkansas$57,535$74,571$25,9140.45
Strayer University-Arkansas$52,373$56,398$54,9891.05
National Median$53,694$25,0000.47

Other Accounting 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$58,845$25,316
Harding University
Searcy
$24,888$58,649$27,000
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$7,754$58,152$21,351
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
$9,748$57,535$25,914
Strayer University-Arkansas
Little Rock
$13,920$52,373$54,989

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 University of Arkansas at Monticello, approximately 49% 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.