# Harding University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Searcy, AR. IPEDS 107044, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/harding-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,686
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,328 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,909 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in AR: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (10 colleges, $45,258): -$3,930
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,273

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,328 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,418 | $65,372 | 7.3 years |
| 30-48k | $17,430 | $73,903 | 8.3 years |
| 48-75k | $19,832 | $84,088 | 9.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,017 | $93,352 | 10.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,284 | $111,444 | 12.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $51,193 | $20,683 | $14,287 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $50,805 | $31,000 | $17,248 | 42% |
| Williams Baptist University | $47,575 | $18,933 | $15,745 | 26% |
| John Brown University | $47,076 | $26,772 | $20,397 | 72% |
| Henderson State University | $46,783 | $25,500 | $23,405 | 37% |
| Arkansas State University | $43,733 | $27,000 | $12,366 | 55% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $42,902 | $31,000 | $12,653 | 40% |
| Harding University | $41,328 | $26,909 | $22,130 | 69% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $38,931 | $28,228 | $14,027 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $37,641 | $28,187 | $10,574 | 38% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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