Arkansas State University Graduate Schools

Arkansas State University (referred to as Arkansas State) is a Public, 4 years school located in Jonesboro, AR. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Arkansas State University is $6,718 for Arkansas residents and $11,956 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,622 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 12,863 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Arkansas State University (referred to as Arkansas State) is a Public, 4 years school located in Jonesboro, AR. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1928 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Arkansas State Directory Information
School NameArkansas State University (Arkansas State)
Address2105 E. Aggie Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone870-972-2100
Webhttps://www.astate.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.astate.edu/info/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.astate.edu/finaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Arkansas State University is $6,718 for Arkansas residents and $11,956 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,622 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 12,863 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 196 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 48 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$11,956
$6,718 for Arkansas Residents
Student Population4,622
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs196 graduate programs
(48 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Arkansas State University is $6,718 for Arkansas residents and $11,956 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $290 for Arkansas residents and $581 for out-of-state students.
Arkansas State University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Arkansas State University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)48 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Arkansas State University is $6,718 for Arkansas residents and $11,956 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 4.80% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$4,806$1,404$9,612$1,404
2019-2020$4,986$1,436$9,972$1,436
2020-2021$4,986$1,614$9,972$1,614
2021-2022$4,986$1,436$9,972$1,436
2022-2023$6,282$436$11,520$436
The graduate school tuition & fees of Arkansas State is average compared to public graduate schools in Arkansas. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Arkansas graduate tuition is $13,974 (public) / $21,738 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Arkansas State University$6,718$11,956
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Arkansas Graduate Schools$11,485$16,172
Public$7,828$13,974
Private$21,738
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,503 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Arkansas State University. On-campus living costs are increased by 11.03% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $17,060. Off-campus living costs are increased by 11.34% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$9,025$4,171$9,045$5,242
2019-2020$9,672$4,566$9,108$4,566
2020-2021$10,022$4,708$9,367$5,970
2021-2022$9,640$4,633$9,570$5,753
2022-2023$10,100$5,747$9,657$7,403
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $290 for Arkansas residents and $581 for other students at Arkansas State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 4.87% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$267$534
2019-2020$277$554
2020-2021$277$554
2021-2022$277$554
2022-2023$290$581

Graduate Programs at Arkansas State

Arkansas State University offers 86 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,648 students have completed their study at Arkansas State University.
Offered Degrees at Arkansas State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree52191,850
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship4019
Doctor's degree - other4169
Post Bachelor's Degree21895
Post Master's Degree53615
Total86312,648
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Arkansas State University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship program with 525 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship program with 402 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 34 completers.
Arkansas State University offers 86 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 2,648 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,850 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 69 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 95 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 615 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 11 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations11-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 4 completers-
Environmental Science4-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 10 completers-
Area Studies (other)10-
Communication and Journalism [+] (2 completers) 67 completers-
Communication and Media Studies (other)6-
Journalism3-
Radio and Television1-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia23-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)34-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 28 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences28-
Education [+] (10 completers) 1,047 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction134$44,200
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship363-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented66-
Special Education and Teaching (other)90-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services31$39,400
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services38-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching32-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)59-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1-
Mathematics Teacher Education1-
Music Teacher Education0-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
Reading Teacher Education232-
Social Science Teacher Education0-
Computer Teacher Education0-
Biology Teacher Education0-
Chemistry Teacher Education0-
Engineering [+] 3 completers-
Engineering3-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 64 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management64-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 35 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management35-
English Language and Literature [+] 8 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences5-
Molecular Biology2-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 completers-
Mathematics2-
Statistics0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] (1 completers) 181 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management177-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science4-
Physical Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Chemistry2-
Psychology [+] 5 completers-
Psychology5-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 19 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies5-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management14-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 161 completers-
Public Administration121$47,400
Social Work40$47,500
Social Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Political Science and Government5-
Sociology2-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 completers-
Music Performance4-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 103 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist30-
Athletic Training/Trainer6-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse36$130,500
Nurse Anesthetist31-
Business [+] (1 completers) 77 completers-
Business Administration and Management56$55,200
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)21-
History [+] 5 completers-
History5-
Total1,850
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2 completers-
Environmental Studies2-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 completers-
Area Studies (other)1-
Education [+] 16 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration16-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology0-
Total19
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 69 completers-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist27-
Physical Therapy/Therapist34-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Nursing Practice8-
Total69
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Health Communication0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences1-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician0-
Education [+] (5 completers) 62 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction3-
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship21-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented5-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments2-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs31-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services0-
Computer Teacher Education0-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Statistics0-
Psychology [+] 3 completers-
Clinical Child Psychology3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 29 completers-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist3-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling25-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1-
Nursing Education0-
Nursing Administration0-
Business [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
Total95
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (2 completers) 612 completers-
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship525-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services7-
Reading Teacher Education80-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing3-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing0-
Total615

Graduate Student Population at Arkansas State

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 4,622 students enrolled into Arkansas State University graduate schools where it has total 12,863 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 651 full-time and 3,971 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,366 male and 3,256 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,6221,3663,256
Full-time651247404
Part-tme3,9711,1192,852
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,277 White (70.90%), 731 Black/African American (15.82%), 148 Hispanic (3.20%), 47 Asian (1.02%), and 419 students with other races. 218 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,6221,3663,256
American Indian/Native American20515
Asian472324
Black/African American731198533
Hispanic1484999
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander844
White3,2779072,370
Two More962571
Un-Known772453
Non-resident Alien21813187
Arkansas State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 3,686 graduate students (79.75% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 161 graduate students (3.48% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total4,622
Enrolled Online Exclusively3,686
Enrolled Some Online Courses161
Not in Online Courses775
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Arkansas State University. 826 students are aged 20 to 24 (17.87% of total students), 342 students are aged above 50 (7.40%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Arkansas State University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,6221,3663,256
Age 20-21511536
Age 22-24775256519
Age 25-291,044368676
Age 30-34763259504
Age 35-39639157482
Age 40-491,008241767
Age 50-6433068262
Over 6412210

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