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 Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Arkansas$48,469
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus$44,843$12,0000.27
University of Central Arkansas$41,562$41,606$26,0000.63
Arkansas State University$41,530$40,170$25,1340.61
Arkansas Tech University$41,160$39,589$24,0000.58
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith$40,525$39,829$16,5000.41
National Median$43,082$26,2210.61

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
$9,820$44,843$12,000
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$10,118$41,562$26,000
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$7,754$41,530$25,134
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
$8,508$41,160$24,000
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
$6,906$40,525$16,500

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.