Median Earnings (1yr)
$51,854
45th percentile (60th in AR)
Sample Size
91
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Arkansas graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Arkansas graduates earn $52k, placing them in the 45th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Arkansas$51,854$49,245
John Brown University$51,880
Arkansas State University$47,030
Harding University$46,580$44,902
University of Central Arkansas$45,525$44,266
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus$44,795$45,592
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
$30,832$51,880
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$7,754$47,030
Harding University
Searcy
$24,888$46,580
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$10,118$45,525
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
$9,820$44,795

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, approximately 17% 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.