Henderson State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,456
students enrolled
940
degrees and certificates a year
37%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,405
average net price a year
Tuition $5,928 in state, $8,136 out of state
$35,194
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,459
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 41% | 387 |
| Health professions | 13% | 118 |
| Business & management | 12% | 108 |
| Transportation | 6% | 57 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 5% | 47 |
AI and data programs
Henderson 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 Henderson State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Clark County, where the college is.
2
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Clark County
2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier
$50,985
median household income
Clark County
30%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to programs (1 open).
Hiring most: Arkansas State University (1), Siplast (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (1), Programs (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: West Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock · 1,571 students
- University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff · 1,807 students
- University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello · 1,933 students
- Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia · 2,708 students
- University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock · 2,833 students
- University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith · 4,091 students
Common questions
- How big is Henderson State University?
- Henderson State University enrolls about 1,456 students and is a public 4-year institution in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It awards about 940 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Henderson State University?
- 37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Henderson State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,194 six years after entry and $43,459 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Henderson State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Henderson 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 Henderson State University?
- 2 open professional jobs are listed in Clark County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Arkansas State University has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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