Southern Arkansas University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Southern Arkansas University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Southern Arkansas University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Southern Arkansas University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for SAU Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $55,290 |
Salary Score ™ for SAU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $39,730 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Not Reported | $39,590 | |
| Biology, General | $14,520 | $25,770 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $15,290 | $33,280 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $19,500 | $31,310 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $20,140 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $21,890 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $22,900 | $22,650 | |
| Physics | $18,910 | $49,060 | |
| Psychology, General | $17,750 | $21,050 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $21,500 | $57,020 | |
| Social Work | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $18,400 | $32,810 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $37,750 |
Salary Score ™ for SAU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $55,290 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $53,070 | $42,680 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $21,480 | $42,170 |
Most Recent Reviews
Southern Arkansas University changed my life for the better. It is a small campus, only 4,000-5,000 students attend the school, but what it lacks in heart it makes up for in spirit. Every single faculty and staff I met only wanted the best for their students. They truly care about each student. I created friendships with my teachers that have lasted well beyond the classroom and past my graduation date. Opportunities to travel and present research abound, and a lot of them are paid for by the school. The Honors... Read More
Southern Arkansas University changed my life for the better. It is a small campus, only 4,000-5,000 students attend the school, but what it lacks in heart it makes up for in spirit. Every single faculty and staff I met only wanted the best for their students. They truly care about each student. I created friendships with my teachers that have lasted well beyond the classroom and past my graduation date. Opportunities to travel and present research abound, and a lot of them are paid for by the school. The Honors... Read More