Philander Smith University
Little Rock, Arkansas. 751 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($29,375) equals 73% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($40,195). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 66% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $32,067 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $40,195 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $29,375 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
17 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 13 | $41,119 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 35 | $35,354 | $39,684 | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | $36,714 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 0 | $22,178 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 5 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 14 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 12 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 6 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 2 | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 17 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Philander Smith University cost per year?
- The average net price at Philander Smith University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $22,153 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Philander Smith University graduates earn?
- Former Philander Smith University students earn a median of $40,195 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Philander Smith University?
- 36% of Philander Smith University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Philander Smith University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Philander Smith University is $29,375. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
