Economics at University of Arkansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Arkansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR.
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Online Class Availability at University of Arkansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) studied exclusively online and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Arkansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Arkansas’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #212 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #263 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #212 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #263 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #212 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #263 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Arkansas
Graduates of University of Arkansas’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,237 |
| 2 years | $40,647 |
| 3 years | $46,562 |
| 4 years | $59,819 |
| 5 years | $66,889 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Arkansas take home a median $59,819, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Arkansas
The Economics program at University of Arkansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 29 |
| Quantitative Economics | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at University of Arkansas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.