Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech)
Public certificate school in Camden, AR that costs an average of $8,799 a year after financial aid and graduates 58% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,799
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
58%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$39,702
PublicRural (distant)672 undergraduates
Cost of SAU Tech
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,473 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,190 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,630 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $5,660 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,799 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,789 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,178 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,735 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,514 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SAU Tech's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 58% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 57% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $36,606 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $39,702 |
| Rank in Arkansas (earnings) | 11th of 40 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $6,228 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $71 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 47% |
| Students with federal loans | 13% |
Majors and programs at SAU Tech
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 18 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 60 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 10 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 28 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 24 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 78 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 15 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 80 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 122 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 24 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 10 | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 51 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 50 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 58 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 46 | $65,191 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 60 | $42,982 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 71 | $37,639 | $6,540 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 33 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 12 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 11 | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 6 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 34 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 38 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 11 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arkansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena | $5,957 | — | $34,665 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville | $5,456 | — | $36,338 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville | $4,778 | — | $37,854 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen | $2,141 | — | $36,122 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope | $4,978 | — | $38,230 |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne | $4,182 | — | $33,153 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City | $5,110 | — | $34,461 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern | $9,667 | — | $40,566 |
About SAU Tech
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Camden, AR |
| Setting | Rural (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 672 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | sautech.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SAU Tech cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,473 a year (tuition and fees: $5,190 in-state, $6,630 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,799 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,789.
How much do SAU Tech graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $39,702 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 40 similar colleges in Arkansas.
What is SAU Tech's graduation rate?
58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 57% of first-year students return for a second year.