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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Harding University	60923	39.42	1,080 – 1,310	21069	43555	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 93% of accepted students decided to attend the following fall. In addition, 98% of students attending Harding receive institutional grant aid to help them afford tuition. Student athletes are known as the Bisons, and they wear black and gold....Read more Average Faculty Salary $60,923 2.4% Acceptance Rate 39.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,069 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,555
2	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	58758	80.34	960 – 1,140	8064	40734	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK Located in Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 59% and its four year graduation rate is 16%. Many students attending this school......Read more Average Faculty Salary $58,758 0.9% Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,734
3	Southwestern Oklahoma State University	55119	100	930 – 1,140	14761	42896	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK Found in Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $55,119 1.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
4	Henderson State University	54928	81.92	970 – 1,180	16929	35194	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR Located in Arkadelphia, Henderson State University’s acceptance rate is 82% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Henderson State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $54,928 3.9% Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,194
5	East Central University	53386	58.15	930 – 1,180	9355	40677	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference East Central University Ada, OK Located in Ada, East Central University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 55% of students attending East Central University will receive grant aid from the school. 61% of students continued their......Read more Average Faculty Salary $53,386 2.9% Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,677
6	Arkansas Tech University	52700	95.89	930 – 1,140	11443	37638	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR Based in Russellville, Arkansas Tech University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued......Read more Average Faculty Salary $52,700 0.5% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,638
7	Southern Arkansas University Main Campus	52326	75.33	930 – 1,180	14164	37008	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR Based in Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 85% of students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students decide to stay at Southern Arkansas University......Read more Average Faculty Salary $52,326 1.7% Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,008
8	Ouachita Baptist University	52011	67.52	1,110 – 1,310	22087	41697	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Ouachita Baptist University, associated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, first opened in 1886. 577 athletes are known as the Tigers wear purple and gold while competing in Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, and other sports....Read more Average Faculty Salary $52,011 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,697
9	Southern Nazarene University	51240	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Average Faculty Salary $51,240 1.8% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
10	Northwestern Oklahoma State University	50845	66.43	890 – 1,100	12067	39997	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK Found in Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Average Faculty Salary $50,845 1.1% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,067 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,997
11	Oklahoma Baptist University	50773	63.27	1,010 – 1,210	25099	42581	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $50,773 6.4% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
12	University of Arkansas at Monticello	48177	96.29	850 – 1,110	13575	31332	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR Located in Monticello, the University of Arkansas at Monticello accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 46% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of Arkansas at Monticello, there is a 40%......Read more Average Faculty Salary $48,177 1.0% Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $13,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,332

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$60,923 2.4%

39.4%

1,080 – 1,310

$21,069

$43,555

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$58,758 0.9%

80.3%

960 – 1,140

$8,064

$40,734

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$55,119 1.0%

100.0%

930 – 1,140

$14,761

$42,896

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$54,928 3.9%

81.9%

970 – 1,180

$16,929

$35,194

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$53,386 2.9%

58.2%

930 – 1,180

$9,355

$40,677

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$52,700 0.5%

95.9%

930 – 1,140

$11,443

$37,638

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$52,326 1.7%

75.3%

930 – 1,180

$14,164

$37,008

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$52,011 0.0%

67.5%

1,110 – 1,310

$22,087

$41,697

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$51,240 1.8%

77.0%

930 – 1,180

$19,825

$48,255

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$50,845 1.1%

66.4%

890 – 1,100

$12,067

$39,997

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$50,773 6.4%

63.3%

1,010 – 1,210

$25,099

$42,581

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Great American Conference

$48,177 1.0%

96.3%

850 – 1,110

$13,575

$31,332

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