Harding University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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3,382
students enrolled
1,201
degrees and certificates a year
69%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$22,130
average net price a year
Tuition $24,240
$43,555
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$52,876
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 24% | 288 |
| Education | 21% | 252 |
| Business & management | 15% | 181 |
| Computer & information sciences | 8% | 94 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 5% | 62 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 3 |
The job market around Harding University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of White County, where the college is.
1
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.6%
unemployment in White County
2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$53,435
median household income
White County
34%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to operations (1 open).
Hiring most: Arkansas State University Beebe (1).
What they hire for: Operations (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: North Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board.
- Arkansas Workforce Center at SearcySearcy · 844-908-2178 · 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Harding University?
- Harding University enrolls about 3,382 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Searcy, Arkansas. It awards about 1,201 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Harding University?
- 69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Harding University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,555 six years after entry and $52,876 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Harding University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Harding University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Harding University?
- 1 open professional jobs are listed in White County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Arkansas State University Beebe has the most openings.
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