Is Arkansas Tech University worth it?
Arkansas Tech University is a public, four-year institution in Russellville, Arkansas (small town). It awarded 5,074 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, medical administrative and medical secretary and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,548
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,759
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,766
Average net price
$12,970
Completion rate
49%
Completions (2024)
5,074
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
5,388
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,794 | $84,719 | 163 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $37,760 | $46,018 | 158 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $41,160 | $46,907 | 126 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,866 | $56,643 | 126 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $37,244 | $43,978 | 90 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $41,966 | $51,021 | 84 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $68,765 | $85,509 | 68 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,213 | $38,611 | 68 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Master's | $53,747 | $54,368 | 67 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $36,292 | $44,342 | 66 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $44,810 | $58,493 | 63 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $35,961 | $39,348 | 58 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's | $26,869 | $41,946 | 47 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,878 | $89,951 | 43 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $48,024 | $49,760 | 40 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 1,390 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 293 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Post-bacc certificate | 194 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 139 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 111 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 100 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 98 |
| Organizational Leadership | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 91 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Information Technology | Post-bacc certificate | 77 |
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Sources: federal figures for Arkansas Tech University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arkansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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