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
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$90,136
Across Arkansas programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,548
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strayer University-Arkansas | +$143,162 | $52,973 | N/A | $56,517 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
John Brown University
Grad rate: 69.0% |
-$55,444 | $49,673 | $43,260 | $26,566 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Central Arkansas
Grad rate: 51.7% |
-$92,210 | $43,795 | $24,265 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$189,899 | $38,968 | $24,721 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Henderson State University
Grad rate: 38.7% |
-$256,289 | $35,691 | $25,946 | $19,500 | 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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