Compare 8 Auditing. programs in Arkansas. Average earnings: $52,257.
With top graduates earning $74,571, Auditing stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $22K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Arkansas leads with graduates earning $74,571, closely followed by Harding University at $74,273. These outcomes demonstrate that Arkansas programs compete effectively, with the top performers significantly exceeding the $52,257 state average for Auditing graduates.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Arkansas graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 5.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $74,571 | 190 | $21,500 | Excellent | $28,086 | Manageable |
| #2 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $74,273 | 61 | $26,500 | Excellent | $27,785 | Manageable |
| #3 | $63,168 | 45 | $20,346 | Excellent | $16,180 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $61,190 | 50 | $22,000 | Excellent | $10,492 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $51,504 | 41 | $20,500 | Good | $11,000 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $33,993 | 20 | $18,750 | Challenging | $10,771 | High | |
| #7 | $31,305 | 11 | $19,500 | High | $10,000 | High | |
| #8 | $28,055 | 16 | $24,202 | High | $11,016 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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