University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · Public · Graduate degree-granting
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public institution in Fort Smith, Arkansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 4,091 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,102 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 37.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $18,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.25x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,574 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Machinist, Electrical Equipment Repair, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,102
Graduation Rate
37.4%
Median Debt
$18,250
Average Net Price
$10,574
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.94x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.25x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,091
Admission Rate
80.5%
Average SAT
1050
Retention Rate
69.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,334
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,182
Pell Grant Rate
39.1%
Federal Loan Rate
25.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,890
Income $30K–$48K
$9,391
Income $48K–$75K
$11,392
Income $110K+
$14,297
Student Demographics
Women
56.4%
White
56.3%
Black
4.2%
Hispanic
20.0%
Asian
5.3%
Two or More Races
10.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
51.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (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 (63)
Bachelor (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $50,020 | 248 |
| Registered Nursing | $73,708 | 67 |
| Teacher Education | $44,197 | 41 |
| Biology | $48,712 | 40 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $43,509 | 36 |
| Psychology | $40,519 | 33 |
| Social Work | $45,275 | 30 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 29 |
| Secondary Education | $45,378 | 21 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,641 | 21 |
| History | $45,097 | 18 |
| Chemistry | $66,817 | 17 |
| Communications | $35,760 | 14 |
| Dental Support Services | $65,470 | 14 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 10 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $72,074 | 7 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 6 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $82,688 | Not reported |
Master (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 10 |
| Education | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $35,639 | 542 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $58,435 | 32 |
| Engineering | $75,794 | 26 |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | Not reported | 15 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 14 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | $31,742 | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 135 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 69 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 62 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 48 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 41 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 37 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 31 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 23 |
| Finance | Not reported | 19 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 14 |
| International Business | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 11 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 11 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 2 |
| Air Transportation | Associate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Associate | 2 |
| Business Information Systems | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- 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 Physical Sciences Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Arkansas