This study estimates the total socioeconomic impact of Arkansas State upon the Jonesboro Area and the state of Arkansas by utilizing budgetary data from the 2013 fiscal year.

Along with a valuation of the direct economic impact of A-State’s expenditures, the report illustrates the economic impact of employee, student and visitor spending on the local economy.

The study also looks at the annual workforce contribution for the state of Arkansas as a result of the graduates of Arkansas State.