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

Fort Smith, AR. IPEDS 108092, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,853
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,519 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in AR: 9 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (12 colleges, $43,144): -$2,625
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,449

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,519 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 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,391 | $49,115 | 6.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,392 | $59,580 | 7.3 years |
| 75-110k | $13,804 | $72,195 | 8.9 years |
| 110k+ | $14,297 | $74,773 | 9.2 years |

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

## Psychology at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | $49,954 | $23,375 | $22,409 | 61% |
| University of Arkansas | $48,006 | $24,463 | $18,209 | 71% |
| Harding University | $45,814 | $27,000 | $22,130 | 69% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $45,797 | $28,646 | $17,248 | 42% |
| Arkansas State University | $44,872 | $22,222 | $12,366 | 55% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $43,363 | $24,974 | $16,511 | 54% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $42,925 | $20,408 | $14,027 | 49% |
| Henderson State University | $41,112 | $19,134 | $23,405 | 37% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $40,519 | $22,500 | $10,574 | 38% |
| John Brown University | $40,222 | $26,544 | $20,397 | 72% |
| Hendrix College | $39,070 | $27,000 | $24,149 | 72% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $38,611 | $23,910 | $12,970 | 49% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Fort Smith, AR-OK, not reported AR, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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