Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit · 3,382 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$56K
In-state tuition
$27K
Out-of-state tuition
$27K
Graduation rate
71%
Acceptance rate
71%
Median debt
$19K
Borrowing rate
41%
Earnings (all students)
$47K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 72149-5615 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$40K
Federal aid / UG
$2K
Est. net price
$38K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1182 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 24.0 |
| First-year retention | 86% |
| SAT math (median) | 580 |
| Undergraduate composition | 80% White · 5% Black · 5% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.harding.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $72K | $27K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58K | $27K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $57K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $56K | $24K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $53K | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $50K | $22K |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $43K | — |
| Marketing. | $41K | $22K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $38K | $27K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $38K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $36K | $26K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $35K | $27K |
Compare with similar colleges in — AR
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | $36K | 66% | $14K | $52K |
| John Brown University | $33K | 77% | $17K | $59K |
| Hendrix College | $40K | 72% | $16K | $59K |
| University of the Ozarks | $27K | 48% | $8K | $44K |
| Philander Smith University | $13K | 36% | $13K | $40K |
| Lyon College | $31K | 45% | $10K | $50K |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | $15K | — | $10K | $69K |
| Central Baptist College | $23K | 41% | $12K | $50K |
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