Arkansas State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Arkansas State University at a glance

• 9,110

  students enrolled

• 4,881

  degrees and certificates a year

• 55%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,366

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,176 in state, $13,248 out of state

• $38,944

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,617

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Arkansas State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Arkansas State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Craighead County, where the college is.

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• 36

  open professional jobs

• 10

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Craighead County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $57,615

  median household income

  Craighead County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to academic (1 open), clinical (2 open), finance (1 open), sales (6 open), operations (6 open).

Hiring most: New York Institute Of Technology (4), Apex Tool Group Homepage (2), Cintas (2), Connect Tech+Talent (2), First Horizon Bank (2), ABB (1), Amazon (1), Arkansas State University (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (9), Operations (6), Sales (6), Investment (3), Clinical (2), Academic (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northeast Arkansas Workforce Development Board.

• Arkansas Workforce Center at JonesboroJonesboro · 870-935-5594 · 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Arkansas

• University of Central ArkansasConway · 7,762 students
• Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville · 5,388 students
• University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock · 4,949 students
• University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith · 4,091 students
• University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock · 2,833 students
• Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia · 2,708 students

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Common questions

How big is Arkansas State University?

Arkansas State University enrolls about 9,110 students and is a public 4-year institution in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It awards about 4,881 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Arkansas State University?

55% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Arkansas State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,944 six years after entry and $42,617 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Arkansas State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Arkansas State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Arkansas State University?

36 open professional jobs are listed in Craighead County, 10 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. New York Institute Of Technology has the most openings.