Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · Public · Graduate degree-granting
A public institution in Russellville, Arkansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Arkansas Tech University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 5,388 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,766 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 48.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $21,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.99x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,970 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Health Services Administration, Health Services, Computer Programming, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,766
Graduation Rate
48.6%
Median Debt
$21,000
Average Net Price
$12,970
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.61x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.99x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,388
Admission Rate
95.9%
Average SAT
1049
Retention Rate
74.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$8,674
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,668
Pell Grant Rate
33.9%
Federal Loan Rate
26.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,426
Income $30K–$48K
$11,165
Income $48K–$75K
$13,130
Income $110K+
$15,543
Student Demographics
Women
56.6%
White
71.6%
Black
5.8%
Hispanic
12.3%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
5.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
56.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation — English Language (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (123)
Bachelor (44)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $56,643 | 110 |
| Secondary Education | $46,907 | 99 |
| Registered Nursing | $84,719 | 80 |
| Psychology | $38,611 | 70 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $46,018 | 68 |
| Teacher Education | $43,978 | 56 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $70,588 | 53 |
| Agricultural Business | $58,493 | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,509 | 38 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 37 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $41,946 | 36 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $32,960 | 34 |
| Biology | $49,840 | 25 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 24 |
| Finance | Not reported | 21 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 21 |
| Electrical Engineering | $89,951 | 20 |
| Journalism | $39,173 | 19 |
| Homeland Security | $53,142 | 18 |
| Hospitality Management | $43,436 | 17 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 15 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 15 |
| History | $41,065 | 15 |
| Sociology | $42,344 | 14 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | $49,034 | 13 |
| Wildlife Management | $44,868 | 12 |
| Communications | $45,385 | 12 |
| Accounting | $60,759 | 12 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 8 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 7 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Geography | Not reported | 6 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 5 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 5 |
| Physics | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | $42,985 | 5 |
| Statistics | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Information Systems | $60,515 | 2 |
Master (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,021 | 30 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 22 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 21 |
| Educational Assessment | $49,760 | 21 |
| Education | $49,039 | 16 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $54,368 | 15 |
| Special Education | $50,255 | 14 |
| Education, Other | $48,047 | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Educational Administration | $66,101 | 8 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 8 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| History | Not reported | 5 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 3 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 3 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 3 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $101,156 | 7 |
Associate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,342 | 1,011 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 108 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 64 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $39,348 | 40 |
| Practical Nursing | $60,353 | 32 |
| Registered Nursing | $74,178 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $48,859 | 22 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 19 |
| Business Operations | $31,711 | 19 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,571 | 17 |
| Finance | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 15 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 14 |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician | $85,543 | 13 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 12 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 12 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $28,231 | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $51,122 | 9 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Graduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $41,954 | 19 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 5 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 338 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 134 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 126 |
| Business Administration & Management | $52,624 | 103 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 61 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 55 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 53 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 44 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 42 |
| Finance | Not reported | 41 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 38 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 38 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 28 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 25 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 23 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 23 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 21 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 4 |
| Statistics | Not reported | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 3 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | Bachelor | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Registered Nursing | Master | 2 |
| Wildlife Management | Master | 1 |
| Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Special Education | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering | Master | 1 |
| Engineering Physics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Bachelor | 1 |
| Psychology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Arkansas
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