Business & Commerce at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, take a look at what Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is located in Magnolia, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 126 business & commerce degrees were granted at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Of 4,732 students, 1,483 (31%) studied exclusively online and 2,438 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Arkansas University Main Campus’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #15 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #368 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #449 of 567 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #15 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #368 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #449 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Graduates of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,784 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $38,968 |
| 4 years | $46,872 |
| 5 years | $52,348 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus take home a median $46,872, compared with $47,014 for all Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus stands at $22,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 44% women (56) and 56% men (70).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Of the 40 associate’s business & commerce graduates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, 55% were women (22) and 45% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 20% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, lower than the national average of 50%.*
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Among the 86 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, 40% were women (34) and 60% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
The Business & Commerce program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 126 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.