# University of Arkansas: Business (bachelor's)

Fayetteville, AR. IPEDS 106397, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,307
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,753 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,625 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in AR: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (5 colleges, $59,641): +$12,112
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,461

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,753 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 | $14,319 | $60,713 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,322 | $60,725 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,934 | $67,560 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $20,772 | $88,073 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $22,470 | $95,273 | 2.4 years |

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

## Business at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown University | $78,800 | $26,566 | $20,397 | 72% |
| University of Arkansas | $71,753 | $29,625 | $18,209 | 71% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $59,641 | $23,000 | $16,511 | 54% |
| Henderson State University | $48,955 | $19,500 | $23,405 | 37% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $47,979 | $22,500 | $14,027 | 49% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $82,790 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $72,950 AR, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $81,800 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $74,050 AR, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $82,310 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $77,170 AR, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% 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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