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Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · Public · General
Arkansas State University is a public institution in Jonesboro, AR. With a 70% admission rate and 1,180 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 7,994 students, offers 35 programs with earnings data, and has a 54% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
70%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,180
Enrollment
7,994
Completion Rate
54%
Cost of Attendance
$22,823
In-State Tuition
$7,754
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,826
Programs
36
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 35 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($23K)
Showing 35 of 35 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,284 | $73,570 | $22,823 | 3.3x | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,423 | $81,485 | $22,823 | 3.2x | |
| 3 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,202 | $57,142 | $22,823 | 2.6x | |
| 4 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,152 | $54,243 | $22,823 | 2.5x | |
| 5 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,697 | $53,603 | $22,823 | 2.5x | |
| 6 | Plant SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,536 | $49,310 | $22,823 | 2.2x | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,227 | $81,248 | $22,823 | 2.0x | |
| 8 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,051 | $48,842 | $22,823 | 1.9x | |
| 9 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,804 | $59,051 | $22,823 | 1.9x | |
| 10 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,060 | $56,547 | $22,823 | 1.9x | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,530 | $45,755 | $22,823 | 1.8x | |
| 12 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,812 | — | $22,823 | 1.8x | |
| 13 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,192 | $44,327 | $22,823 | 1.8x | |
| 14 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,847 | $40,839 | $22,823 | 1.6x | |
| 15 | CriminologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,732 | $40,796 | $22,823 | 1.6x | |
| 16 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,007 | $48,927 | $22,823 | 1.6x | |
| 17 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,970 | $46,812 | $22,823 | 1.6x | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,114 | $44,879 | $22,823 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,105 | $41,995 | $22,823 | 1.5x | |
| 20 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,881 | $42,203 | $22,823 | 1.5x | |
| 21 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,140 | $49,629 | $22,823 | 1.5x | |
| 22 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,685 | $54,271 | $22,823 | 1.4x | |
| 23 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,625 | $43,276 | $22,823 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Animal SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,444 | $47,579 | $22,823 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,324 | $39,096 | $22,823 | 1.4x |
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