Lyon College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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648
students enrolled
118
degrees and certificates a year
47%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$19,616
average net price a year
Tuition $29,900
$37,629
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,232
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 20% | 24 |
| Psychology | 14% | 16 |
| Biological sciences | 13% | 15 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 12% | 14 |
| Computer & information sciences | 10% | 12 |
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 | 5 |
The job market around Lyon College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Independence County, where the college is.
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9
open professional jobs
1
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.0%
unemployment in Independence County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$56,009
median household income
Independence County
28%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, biological sciences, which lead to finance (1 open), operations (3 open), human resources (1 open).
Hiring most: White River Health System (3), Aldi (1), Arkansas Talent Group (1), FutureFuel (1), gpac (1), Lyon College (1), O'Reilly Auto Parts (1).
What they hire for: Operations (3), Academic (1), Engineering (1), Finance (1), Human Resources (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: North Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Lyon College?
- Lyon College enrolls about 648 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Batesville, Arkansas. It awards about 118 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lyon College?
- 47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lyon College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,629 six years after entry and $44,232 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lyon College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Lyon College awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Lyon College?
- 9 open professional jobs are listed in Independence County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. White River Health System has the most openings.
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