South Arkansas College (SouthArk)
Public certificate school in El Dorado, AR that costs an average of $5,607 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,607
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$38,549
PublicTown (remote)862 undergraduates
Cost of SouthArk
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,552 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,516 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,676 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,794 |
| Books and supplies | $2,673 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,607 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,581 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,892 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,942 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,084 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SouthArk's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 57% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,436 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $38,549 |
| Rank in Arkansas (earnings) | 13th of 40 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,365 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $118 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 45% |
| Students with federal loans | 17% |
Majors and programs at SouthArk
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 116 | $48,155 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 101 | $43,368 | $12,501 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 17 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 15 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 28 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 65 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 30 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Forestry | 4 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 15 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 232 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 128 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 289 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 71 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 79 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 93 | $73,048 | $14,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 54 | $59,627 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 20 | $44,960 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 60 | $32,240 | $9,032 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 24 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arkansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff | $20,722 | — | $36,170 |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas | $2,472 | — | $37,278 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home | $7,708 | — | $38,725 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen | $2,141 | — | $36,122 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville | $4,778 | — | $37,854 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville | $5,456 | — | $36,338 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden | $8,799 | — | $39,702 |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison | $10,135 | — | $40,192 |
About SouthArk
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | El Dorado, AR |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 862 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | southark.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SouthArk cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,552 a year (tuition and fees: $3,516 in-state, $5,676 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,607 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,581.
How much do SouthArk graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $38,549 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 40 similar colleges in Arkansas.
What is SouthArk's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 57% of first-year students return for a second year.