Philander Smith University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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751
students enrolled
138
degrees and certificates a year
30%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,224
average net price a year
Tuition $11,804
$25,254
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,427
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 27% | 37 |
| Biological sciences | 14% | 20 |
| Psychology | 13% | 18 |
| Computer & information sciences | 8% | 11 |
| Security & protective services | 8% | 11 |
AI and data programs
Philander Smith 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 Philander Smith University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pulaski County, where the college is.
Layoff notices in Pulaski CountyArkansas rapid response
244
open professional jobs
35
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
4 jobs
4.0%
unemployment in Pulaski County
2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier
$60,385
median household income
Pulaski County
44%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to finance (29 open), sales (34 open), operations (36 open), marketing (9 open), human resources (10 open), strategy (2 open).
Hiring most: Bank OZK (14), Arkansas Children's (11), Amazon (7), Arkansas Children's (7), Arkansas Childrens Hospital (6), Arkansas Electric Cooperative (5), Nexstar Media Group (5), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (5).
What they hire for: Operations (36), Sales (34), Engineering (32), Finance (29), Clinical (16), Data & Analytics (10). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board, Little Rock Workforce Development Board.
- Arkansas Workforce Center at Little RockLittle Rock · 501-682-0228 · 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday
- Arkansas Workforce Center at North Little Rock Pulaski CountyNorth Little Rock · 501-376-4119 · 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Philander Smith University?
- Philander Smith University enrolls about 751 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. It awards about 138 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Philander Smith University?
- 30% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Philander Smith University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $25,254 six years after entry and $38,427 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Philander Smith University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Philander Smith 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 Philander Smith University?
- 244 open professional jobs are listed in Pulaski County, 35 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Bank OZK 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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