Compare 6 Corrections. programs in Arkansas. Average earnings: $41,236.
With top graduates earning $46,801, Corrections stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $5K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Arkansas's 6 ranked programs.
The University of Arkansas leads with Corrections graduates earning $46,801, while the state average sits at $41,236. Harding University follows closely at $45,300, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock delivers $43,058—demonstrating that multiple programs compete at high levels regardless of institutional type.
Highest program earnings: $46,801
Strong outcomes with 72% acceptance rate
12.2% payment burden | Manageable
22.8% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $46,801 | 91 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #2 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $45,300 | 12 | $26,500 | Manageable | $27,785 | High |
| #3 | $43,058 | 115 | $22,000 | Manageable | $10,492 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $39,183 | 21 | $18,750 | Manageable | $10,771 | High | |
| #5 | $37,511 | 59 | $18,250 | Manageable | $12,415 | High | |
| #6 | $35,560 | 26 | $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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