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Accounting Schools in Arkansas

704 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Arkansas

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 470
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 99
Master’s Degree 89
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Associate Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Arkansas

28,530 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $55,670, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Arkansas that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,068 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
10,105 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $35,983.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,295 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UA Little Rock.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,973 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,429. Graduates earn an average $43,030 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
12,863 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,019 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,434 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 58% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,919 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#8

Hendrix College

Conway
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Hendrix. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,684 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,678 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,907.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,670 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,542. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

#10

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
9,640 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $34,118 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

Accounting Careers in AR

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Statistical Assistants 25% $0
Financial Managers 24% $93,120
Credit Analysts 17% $52,590
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,620
Tax Preparers 13% $34,870
Brokerage Clerks 13% $44,390
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 11% $54,150
Financial Analysts 11% $74,900
Budget Analysts 10% $47,480
Financial Examiners 10% $66,940
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 4% $34,730
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3% $37,870

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Business Administration & Management 2,025
Business & Commerce 767
Finance & Financial Management 638
Marketing 515
Management Sciences & Methods 236
International Business 84
Management Information Systems 76
Managerial Economics 74

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