Where University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | — | $30,257 | — |
| Hendrix College | $18,668 | $40,542 | +117% |
| Arkansas State University | $35,114 | $37,302 | +6% |
| University of Arkansas | $26,369 | $36,618 | +39% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $35,338 | $35,800 | +1% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (19 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith | $6,906 | $29,626* | $30,257 | $22,125* | — |
 University of Central ArkansasConway | $10,118 | $35,338* | $35,800 | $20,500* | 0.58 |
 Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro | $7,754 | $35,114* | $37,302 | $22,125* | 0.63 |
 University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock | $8,455 | $32,883* | $35,044 | $29,153* | 0.89 |
 University of ArkansasFayetteville | $9,748 | $26,369* | $36,618 | $21,500* | 0.82 |
 Harding UniversitySearcy | $24,888 | $19,588* | — | $27,000* | 1.38 |
| National Median | — | $29,967* | — | $24,529* | 0.82 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with english language and literature graduates
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-Fort Smith, approximately 39% 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 6 similar programs in AR. Actual outcomes may vary.