Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith worth it?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a public, four-year institution in Fort Smith, Arkansas (small city). It awarded 1,922 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and industrial electronics technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,670
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,998
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,102
Average net price
$10,574
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
1,922
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,091
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,057 | $50,020 | 284 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,618 | $73,708 | 144 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,460 | $43,509 | 75 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,565 | $44,197 | 58 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,541 | $48,712 | 47 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $51,896 | $82,688 | 44 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $40,525 | $45,378 | 34 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $26,728 | $37,641 | 33 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,853 | $40,519 | 32 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $58,380 | $65,470 | 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $45,967 | $58,435 | 24 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $54,484 | $72,074 | 22 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $22,255 | $66,817 | 20 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $32,532 | $45,275 | 19 |
| History | Bachelor's | $26,445 | $45,097 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 309 |
| General Studies | Associate | 270 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 124 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 93 |
| Organizational Leadership | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 41 |
| Pre-Engineering | Associate | 39 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. 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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