Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus worth it?
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in Magnolia, Arkansas (small town). It awarded 1,883 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, general studies and business.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,011
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,008
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,386
Average net price
$14,027
Completion rate
49%
Completions (2024)
1,883
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,708
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $44,795 | $49,419 | 81 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $34,910 | $47,979 | 63 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $67,213 | $70,185 | 61 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $37,590 | $40,843 | 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $30,901 | $38,931 | 45 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $49,837 | $49,718 | 43 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $59,304 | $83,587 | 43 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $63,974 | $58,663 | 33 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $41,325 | $55,787 | 31 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $45,997 | $52,584 | 31 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $47,370 | $62,260 | 25 |
| Physics | Bachelor's | $58,870 | $89,685 | 25 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,044 | $44,873 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $28,541 | $44,523 | 23 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $22,016 | $33,649 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 598 |
| General Studies | Associate | 193 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 99 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 84 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 60 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 40 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | Master's | 33 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. 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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