Is South Arkansas College worth it?

El Dorado, AR · Public · 2-year

South Arkansas College is a public, two-year institution in El Dorado, Arkansas (small town). It awarded 786 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology, health services and liberal arts and sciences.

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Federal context for South Arkansas College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$36,005

Median earnings 4 years after

$48,099

Median earnings 10 years after

$34,521

Average net price

$7,486

Completion rate

30%

Completions (2024)

786

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

862

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$59,370$64,47621
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociateN/A$31,979N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherAssociateN/AN/AN/A

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate under 12 weeks138
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs88
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesCertificate 1-2 yrs79
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr50
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate48
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr41
General StudiesAssociate34
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate under 12 weeks31
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs26
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr24

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Sources: federal figures for South Arkansas College. 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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