Arkansas' costly college tuition mapped
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Students — or their parents — will pay a little more than $10,000 on average for in-state tuition and fees in Arkansas. That's about $1,500 less than the national average, according to the College Board.
- The price is down about 9% over the past five years.
Why it matters: A college education is one path to higher paying wages, but increasingly employers like Walmart are dropping degree requirements in favor of hiring for skills and job-specific acumen.
Out-of-state of play: Tuition and fees for those coming to study in the Natural State, however, averaged more than $26,000, the College Board found.
By the numbers: The University of Arkansas' Fayetteville campus alone is responsible for $3 billion in direct annual economic impact to the state, the Center for Business and Economic Research announced in September.
- That includes what students spend on housing, food and other needs while they're here.
What we're watching: Both UA and the NorthWest Arkansas Community College had record enrollment this year.
- It may be good for the schools, but puts added pressure on infrastructure and housing throughout NWA.