Compare 6 Business/Commerce, General. programs in Arkansas. Average earnings: $49,019.
Business/Commerce, General programs in Arkansas produce graduates earning between $36,751 and $56,539—a $20K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 6 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
John Brown University's Business/Commerce program leads with graduates earning $56,539, well above the state average of $49,019. Central Baptist College follows at $53,451, while University of Central Arkansas delivers $51,195. These regional institutions prove that program-level factors drive earnings more than school name recognition.
Highest program earnings: $56,539
Strong outcomes ($51,195) with 90% acceptance
8.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.2% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | $56,539 | 13 | $21,250 | Good | $18,650 | Manageable |
| #2 | Central Baptist CollegePrivate | $53,451 | 33 | $22,250 | Good | $14,764 | Manageable |
| #3 | $51,195 | 51 | $20,346 | Good | $16,180 | Challenging | |
| #4 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $49,307 | 26 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | High |
| #5 | $46,872 | 74 | $18,750 | Good | $10,771 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $36,751 | 54 | $19,500 | Challenging | $10,000 | 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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