How much money do University of Arkansas Fort Smith graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $30,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,000 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for UAFS graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer and Information Sciences with a median starting salary of $60,300 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing paying $59,200 and Accounting and Related Services graduates who have a median starting income of $45,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for University of Arkansas Fort Smith graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $60,300 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $59,200 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $45,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,200 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,400 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $30,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,700 |
| Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,200 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,700 |
| History (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,600 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $22,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=108092 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of Arkansas Fort Smith.