Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Arkansas by ROI
Colleges in Arkansas ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Arkansas
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$233,537
Across Arkansas programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,939
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strayer University-Arkansas | +$27,966 | $45,613 | N/A | $32,810 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Grad rate: 25.9% |
-$119,318 | $37,857 | $10,593 | $11,313 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$195,050 | $33,982 | $17,345 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Arkansas State University-Newport
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$268,867 | $30,741 | $15,127 | $9,951 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Grad rate: 38.2% |
-$334,158 | $27,312 | $14,799 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Grad rate: 39.6% |
-$360,072 | $25,537 | $15,406 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
North Arkansas College
Grad rate: 30.8% |
-$385,262 | $25,055 | $16,367 | $10,095 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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