# Southern Arkansas University Main Campus: Agricultural Business (bachelor's)

Magnolia, AR. IPEDS 107983, CIP 01.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-arkansas-university-main-campus/majors/agricultural-business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,325
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,787 (U.S. median for this major: $65,882 across 77 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,875 (U.S. median $20,000)
- Rank in AR: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (6 colleges, $57,590): -$1,803
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,095

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,787 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 | $13,187 | $56,704 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,827 | $55,156 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,790 | $59,297 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $15,654 | $67,312 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,244 | $82,749 | 3.5 years |

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

## Agricultural Business at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $65,480 | $18,909 | $18,209 | 71% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $58,493 | $15,620 | $12,970 | 49% |
| Arkansas State University | $58,128 | $22,239 | $12,366 | 55% |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $57,051 | not reported | $14,287 | 49% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $55,787 | $13,875 | $14,027 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $42,184 | $20,380 | $12,653 | 40% |

## 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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