# University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Fort Smith, AR. IPEDS 108092, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,565
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,197 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,304 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in AR: 7 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (12 colleges, $44,361): -$164
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,626

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,197 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 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $9,391 | $49,115 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,392 | $59,580 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $13,804 | $72,195 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $14,297 | $74,773 | 6.3 years |

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

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $51,474 | $26,141 | $18,209 | 71% |
| John Brown University | $48,188 | not reported | $20,397 | 72% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $46,295 | $25,250 | $16,511 | 54% |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $45,616 | not reported | $14,287 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $44,978 | $22,500 | $17,248 | 42% |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $44,525 | $27,000 | $22,409 | 61% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $44,197 | $20,304 | $10,574 | 38% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $43,978 | $24,351 | $12,970 | 49% |
| Arkansas State University | $41,947 | $21,424 | $12,366 | 55% |
| Harding University | $41,228 | $27,639 | $22,130 | 69% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $40,843 | $16,316 | $14,027 | 49% |
| Henderson State University | $40,226 | $27,000 | $23,405 | 37% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $52,620 Fort Smith, AR-OK, $52,700 AR, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,960 Fort Smith, AR-OK, $59,660 AR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $45,480 Fort Smith, AR-OK, $52,290 AR, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% 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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