University of Arkansas Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Arkansas
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Arkansas's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Arkansas to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for U of A Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $22,250 | $52,730 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $15,750 | $45,700 | |
| Agricultural Public Services | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Animal Sciences | $18,220 | $28,600 | |
| Anthropology | $23,250 | $23,030 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | $24,250 | $45,210 | |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Not Reported | $36,670 | |
| Architecture | $27,500 | $46,790 | |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Biology, General | $21,500 | $29,290 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $18,510 | $45,500 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $21,500 | $52,750 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $23,340 | $45,700 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $18,250 | $73,720 | |
| Chemistry | $20,000 | $29,690 | |
| Civil Engineering | $26,000 | $55,690 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $24,250 | $38,830 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $20,500 | $25,190 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $25,000 | $68,330 | |
| Computer Engineering | $21,500 | $70,600 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $21,500 | $33,990 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $50,860 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $21,230 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $39,010 | |
| Education, General | $26,000 | $26,190 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $24,190 | $72,640 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $21,130 | $23,720 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $22,700 | $54,600 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,630 | $27,870 | |
| Food Science and Technology | Not Reported | $54,640 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $21,500 | $33,990 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $20,500 | $32,710 | |
| History | $21,750 | $31,420 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $22,250 | $23,800 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $22,410 | $41,790 | |
| Industrial Engineering | $20,270 | $66,320 | |
| International Business | $19,500 | $52,110 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $21,590 | $30,770 | |
| Journalism | $22,200 | $37,960 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $23,670 | $55,000 | |
| Marketing | $23,890 | $48,670 | |
| Mathematics | $25,250 | $52,730 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20,750 | $59,530 | |
| Music | $25,150 | $35,930 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $21,010 | $33,460 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | $19,450 | $36,370 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $22,770 | |
| Physics | Not Reported | $36,140 | |
| Political Science and Government | $22,400 | $35,770 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,250 | $32,160 | |
| Public Health | $21,500 | $30,410 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,750 | $60,970 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $19,800 | $29,690 | |
| Social Work | $19,380 | $30,280 | |
| Sociology | $23,500 | $30,890 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,370 | $39,370 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $39,010 |
Salary Score ™ for U of A Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,500 | $60,670 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Not Reported | $54,810 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $45,500 | $37,210 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $38,680 | $127,000 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $33,610 | $56,230 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $21,500 | $43,800 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $53,360 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $24,150 | $73,450 | |
| Engineering, General | Not Reported | $87,530 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $32,250 | $83,180 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $40,190 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | Not Reported | $43,430 | |
| Social Work | $27,000 | $44,280 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $60,010 | $44,360 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $21,480 | $45,720 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $18,500 | $53,360 |
Salary Score ™ for U of A Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $41,030 | |
| Law | $61,500 | $56,950 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,500 | $106,420 |
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Cannot believe I have wasted so much money at this place. You will be harassed by K9 officers. You will have to fight parking for every penny you have, as they take great joy in causing you financial stress. Speaking of financial stress: there has been NO help from the college during COVID. They do not care and only want their money. Expect tough grading from the Walton business college and no leniency whatsoever. Many times what you are told to use to prepare from the exams is other not on the exam or phrased... Read More
The University of Arkansas definitely has a lot of school spirit. There are so many ways to get help at this school and they provide so many places to study. Many study tools are provided like tutoring and essay editing in the libraries and there are personal study rooms in most of the libraries too. Since the Fayetteville has such phenomenal weather, many people also study in the greek theatre and/or in hammocks around the campus. Another great aspect of this school is the gym. The school has a great gym... Read More