Southern Arkansas University Tech, AR
Public2-Year • SmallAssociate's College • Largely Vocational • Largely Non-Traditional StudentsOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
Southern Arkansas University Tech Rankings
Affordability80
Retention22
Graduation42
Earnings10
Diversity60
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southern Arkansas University Tech
-Bachelor’s
33%Associate’s
67%Certificate
AssocHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing2%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Education1%
Engineering Technologies5%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting53%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Precision Production7%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Southern Arkansas University Tech
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Southern Arkansas University Tech
$5KIn-State Tuition
$6KOut-of-State Tuition
$18KAverage Total Cost
$13KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $15K | $19K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southern Arkansas University Tech
11%Receive Federal Loans
$5KMedian Federal Debt
39%Repayment Rate
$57Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 65% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 2% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $5K | $9K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $5K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $11K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $7K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $2K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $1K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 41% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 39% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 41% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 45% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southern Arkansas University Tech
69%Retention Rate
4%Transfer Rate
29%Withdrawal Rate
67%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 43% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 67% | 46% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 53% | 46% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 31% | 53% |
| Black | 74% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 93% | 38% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 45% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 32% | 40% |
| Other race | 100% | 17% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southern Arkansas University Tech
82%Employment Rate
$24KMedian Salary
$13K25 Pctl Salary
$36K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 82% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 80% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 78% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 78% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $13K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $48K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $24K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $27K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southern Arkansas University Tech
733Undergraduates
47%Full-time Undergrads
24Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 36% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 58% | 50% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southern Arkansas University Tech, AR
Professional Cosmetology Education Center
29 miles, S
South Arkansas Community College
29 miles, S
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
38 miles, SW
Ouachita Baptist University
39 miles, NW