Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

📍 Magnolia, AR  ·  Official Website ↗

🔵 Good ROI

Break-Even 5.2 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$89,070

10-yr Median Salary $42,386

Grad Rate 48.8%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$9,960

Out-of-State: $15,690

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$42,386

6-yr median: $37,008

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Median Graduate Debt

$18,750

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

48.8%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 5.2 years

$18,750 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$89,070

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 2,708 students.