Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR · Public · Associate degree-granting
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a public institution in Camden, Arkansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 672 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,376 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 61.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $6,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.06x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,018 per year. The most popular programs include Health Services Administration, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Computer & Information Sciences, Fire Protection, and Health Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,376
Graduation Rate
61.7%
Median Debt
$6,000
Average Net Price
$9,018
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.03x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.06x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
672
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,480
Pell Grant Rate
42.1%
Federal Loan Rate
10.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,848
Income $30K–$48K
$9,208
Income $48K–$75K
$8,633
Income $110K+
$17,294
Student Demographics
Women
56.4%
White
44.9%
Black
38.1%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
11.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.0%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (43)
Associate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | Not reported | 39 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $54,132 | 32 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 21 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 20 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $47,560 | 18 |
| Business Administration & Management | $28,756 | 14 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $25,174 | 5 |
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $53,768 | 2 |
Undergraduate Certificate (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 78 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $62,781 | 55 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 48 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 40 |
| Machinist | $46,358 | 30 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 30 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 26 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 16 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 12 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 9 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 8 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Psychology, Other | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Associate | 2 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mathematics | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Arkansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arkansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arkansas
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arkansas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Arkansas
- Best ROI Colleges in Arkansas
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