South Arkansas College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 862 students.
About This School
South Arkansas College is a public institution located in El Dorado, Arkansas with approximately 862 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,486 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
South Arkansas College (SouthArk) is a public community college in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable start in the El Dorado area — at just $6,235/year average net price and only $7,000 in median debt at graduation, SouthArk keeps costs genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $32,700 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you pursue and whether it aligns with a clear career path or transfer plan.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 30% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (862 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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