General Studies programs in Arkansas
37 colleges in Arkansas offer General Studies, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas State University-Beebe, and University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $12,970
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $41,766
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Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $11,698
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,603
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $10,574
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $41,102
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Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $12,366
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,617
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $14,027
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,386
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $7,196
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,505
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Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $5,095
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,818
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University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,725
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,924
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Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree- Average net price
- $5,375
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $33,169
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $17,248
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,265
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University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $14,287
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,902
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North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $10,180
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,653
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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $4,385
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $33,775
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University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena, AR · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree- Average net price
- $4,842
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $30,037
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University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $16,511
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,938
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Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree- Average net price
- $19,038
- Graduation rate
- 28%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $33,603
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Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,847
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,238
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $12,653
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,550
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South Arkansas College
El Dorado, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $7,486
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,521
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East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $7,220
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $28,471
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National Park College
Hot Springs, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $12,720
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,444
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Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $23,405
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,459
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Harding University
Searcy, AR · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $22,130
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $52,876
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University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $14,327
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,722
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Ecclesia College
Springdale, AR · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $22,075
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,650
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Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $9,018
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,376
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Central Baptist College
Conway, AR · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $12,287
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,789
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Shorter College
N Little Rock, AR · 2-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $14,060
- Graduation rate
- 13%
- Median debt
- $29,500
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University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,044
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $33,706
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Crowley's Ridge College
Paragould, AR · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $16,315
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,533
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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $20,397
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,907
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University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $17,360
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,384
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University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Hope, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $9,270
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,162
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Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,070
- Graduation rate
- 26%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $37,374
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Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock, AR · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $10,627
- Graduation rate
- 7%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $28,418
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Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, AR · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,444
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $41,524
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University of Arkansas Grantham
LIttle Rock, AR · 4-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,370
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $63,496
Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).