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

Fort Smith, AR. IPEDS 108092, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,445
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,097 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,700 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in AR: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (5 colleges, $45,097): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,443

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,097 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 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,391 | $49,115 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $11,392 | $59,580 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $13,804 | $72,195 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $14,297 | $74,773 | 5.9 years |

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

## History at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $49,972 | $26,000 | $18,209 | 71% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $46,392 | $27,000 | $17,248 | 42% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $45,097 | $19,700 | $10,574 | 38% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $41,065 | not reported | $12,970 | 49% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $41,043 | $27,000 | $16,511 | 54% |

## Careers
- 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
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Fort Smith, AR-OK, $119,430 AR, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Fort Smith, AR-OK, $41,280 AR, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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