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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · Public · General
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution in Magnolia, AR. With a 67% admission rate and 1,180 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,865 students, offers 14 programs with earnings data, and has a 46% 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
67%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,180
Enrollment
2,865
Completion Rate
46%
Cost of Attendance
$24,721
In-State Tuition
$9,820
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,400
Programs
14
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 14 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 14 of 14 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,213 | $78,343 | $24,721 | 2.7x | |
| 2 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,870 | — | $24,721 | 2.4x | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,843 | — | $24,721 | 1.8x | |
| 4 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,325 | — | $24,721 | 1.7x | |
| 5 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,138 | — | $24,721 | 1.6x | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,590 | $40,746 | $24,721 | 1.5x | |
| 7 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,910 | $52,348 | $24,721 | 1.4x | |
| 8 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,426 | $44,941 | $24,721 | 1.3x | |
| 9 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,901 | — | $24,721 | 1.2x | |
| 10 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,854 | — | $24,721 | 1.2x | |
| 11 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,541 | $43,230 | $24,721 | 1.2x | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,671 | — | $24,721 | 1.1x | |
| 13 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,044 | — | $24,721 | 1.1x | |
| 14 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $22,016 | — | $24,721 | 0.9x |