Compare 13 Psychology, General. programs in Arkansas. Average earnings: $36,104.
With top graduates earning $44,385, Psychology, General stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Arkansas's 13 ranked programs.
The data puts University of Arkansas first, with Psychology, General graduates earning $44,385. At $36,104 average across all programs, the variation tells the story: Harding University follows at $42,268, while University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff reaches $39,407—showing that outcomes track program quality, not just school recognition.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $44,385 | 192 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #2 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $42,268 | 34 | $26,500 | Challenging | $27,785 | High |
| #3 | $39,407 | 21 | $24,202 | Challenging | $11,016 | High | |
| #4 | $38,734 | 37 | $19,500 | Manageable | $10,000 | High | |
| #5 | $38,715 | 135 | $20,346 | Manageable | $16,180 | High | |
| #6 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | $35,294 | 39 | $21,250 | Challenging | $18,650 | High |
| #7 | $35,086 | 40 | $18,250 | Challenging | $12,415 | High | |
| #8 | $34,282 | 78 | $22,000 | High | $10,492 | High | |
| #9 | $34,223 | 61 | $20,500 | Challenging | $11,000 | High | |
| #10 | $33,636 | 30 | $18,750 | Challenging | $10,771 | High | |
| #11 | Lyon CollegePrivate | $33,249 | 9 | $21,500 | High | $14,915 | High |
| #12 | Hendrix CollegePrivate | $31,788 | 43 | $26,688 | High | $42,629 | High |
| #13 | Philander Smith UniversityPrivate | $28,290 | 15 | $24,736 | High | $14,370 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
