# University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Fort Smith, AR. IPEDS 108092, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,460
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,509 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,750 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in AR: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (8 colleges, $48,460): -$4,951
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,699

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,509 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 | $8,890 | $46,495 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $9,391 | $49,115 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,392 | $59,580 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $13,804 | $72,195 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $14,297 | $74,773 | 6.7 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $53,255 | $27,000 | $12,653 | 40% |
| University of Arkansas | $49,690 | $25,385 | $18,209 | 71% |
| Harding University | $48,992 | $24,955 | $22,130 | 69% |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $47,929 | $27,388 | $14,287 | 49% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $44,523 | $22,349 | $14,027 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $43,990 | $30,026 | $17,248 | 42% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $43,509 | $18,750 | $10,574 | 38% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $51,070 Fort Smith, AR-OK, $47,670 AR, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $63,130 Fort Smith, AR-OK, $64,680 AR, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $42,990 Fort Smith, AR-OK, $43,330 AR, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035

## 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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