At a glance
Average net price
$7,486
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
30.2%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
862
In-state tuition
$3,324
Out-of-state tuition
$5,532
Cost of attendance
$12,932
Median earnings (10y)
$34,521
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (41%), trades & services (31%), humanities & arts (15%).
- STEM6%
- Health41%
- Business3%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences5%
- Trades & services31%
- Health professions40.7%~351 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Precision production18.7%~161 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts14.4%~124 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education4.7%~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.6%~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business3.3%~29 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science1.4%~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Science tech0.3%~2 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
25 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 271 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 188 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 132 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 117 | $34,943 | $14,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 91 | $29,874 | $17,146 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Undergraduate certificate | 81 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 64 | $18,245 | $17,650 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 56 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 37 | — | $12,498 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 35 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About South Arkansas College
South Arkansas College is a small institution located in El Dorado, Arkansas, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 862 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Precision production, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at South Arkansas College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $7,486 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $3,324 for in-state students and $5,532 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $12,932 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 30.2%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $34,521 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
South Arkansas College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Precision production, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (41% of credentials), trades & services (31% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in El Dorado, Arkansas (town), South Arkansas College draws students from across Arkansas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about South Arkansas College
Q.How much does South Arkansas College cost?
The average net price at South Arkansas College is $7,486 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $12,932.
Q.What is the graduation rate at South Arkansas College?
South Arkansas College has a 6-year graduation rate of 30.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do South Arkansas College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median South Arkansas College graduate earns $34,521 per year.
Q.What is tuition at South Arkansas College?
Published tuition is $3,324 in-state and $5,532 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is South Arkansas College located?
South Arkansas College is located in El Dorado, Arkansas (ZIP 71731).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with South Arkansas College at their official website.