University of Arkansas-Fort Smith— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$41,102
in 2021+37% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 37% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 32% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 23 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 15% | $2,148 |
| 1999 | — | — | 16% | $1,728 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22% | $1,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14% | $1,750 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15% | $1,750 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18% | $1,948 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20% | $2,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15% | $2,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 23% | $3,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19% | $3,985 |
| 2008 | $30,100 | — | 18% | $4,250 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19% | $4,500 |
| 2010 | $28,700 | $8,036 | 18% | $4,798 |
| 2011 | — | $8,054 | 18% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $29,900 | $6,567 | 19% | $6,500 |
| 2013 | $30,000 | $6,881 | 23% | $6,950 |
| 2014 | $31,300 | $6,891 | 23% | $6,295 |
| 2015 | $31,000 | $7,536 | 26% | $5,946 |
| 2016 | — | $7,425 | 23% | $6,500 |
| 2017 | — | $8,568 | 26% | $7,388 |
| 2018 | — | $10,417 | 30% | $8,306 |
| 2019 | — | $10,397 | 32% | $9,500 |
| 2020 | — | $9,637 | 35% | $10,250 |
| 2021 | $41,102 | $9,062 | 31% | $10,750 |
| 2022 | — | $9,336 | 33% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,737 | 42% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,097 | 37% | — |
| 2025 | — | $10,574 | 38% | — |