University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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4,091
students enrolled
1,934
degrees and certificates a year
38%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$10,574
average net price a year
Tuition $4,512 in state, $11,376 out of state
$35,925
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$41,102
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 29% | 563 |
| Business & management | 22% | 427 |
| Health professions | 9% | 175 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 8% | 160 |
| Precision production | 7% | 135 |
AI and data programs
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 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 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sebastian County, where the college is.
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49
open professional jobs
7
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.6%
unemployment in Sebastian County
2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$56,450
median household income
Sebastian County
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (4 open), operations (15 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).
Hiring most: Rheem (6), ABB (4), Air National Guard Units (4), Rheem Manufacturing (3), Trane U.s. (3), Acadia Healthcare Company (2), Applied Industrial Technologies (2), Owens Corning (2).
What they hire for: Operations (15), Engineering (12), Sales (4), Clinical (2), Legal (2), Programs (2). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Western Arkansas Workforce Development Area.
- Arkansas Workforce Center at Fort SmithFort Smith · 479-783-0231 · 8-4:30 M-F
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith enrolls about 4,091 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It awards about 1,934 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
- 38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,925 six years after entry and $41,102 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offer AI or data science degrees?
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 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 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
- 49 open professional jobs are listed in Sebastian County, 7 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Rheem has the most openings.
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