You would borrow a median $21,000 — about $239 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $41,766 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 9.4 years of the salary premium.
Think hard. On these numbers the salary premium struggles to clear what students borrow.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Arkansas Tech University takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $2,246 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University Arkansas | F | $20,500 | $42,617 | 6.6 yrs |
| Southern Arkansas University Arkansas | F | $18,750 | $42,386 | 6.5 yrs |
| Lyon College Arkansas | F | $21,500 | $44,232 | 4.6 yrs |
| University of the Ozarks Arkansas | F | $20,875 | $44,384 | 4.3 yrs |
| University of Arkansas - Little Rock Arkansas | F | $22,000 | $45,265 | 3.8 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.