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Accounting Schools in Arkansas

755 students earned Accounting degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

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 527
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 81
Master’s Degree 81
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 81
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 81
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 48
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 48
Associate Degree 18

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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 70.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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
27,562 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. This public school has an average net price of $16,507.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,259 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

In their early career, UA Little Rock grads earn an average salary of $35,410. This public school has an average net price of $16,065. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,240 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,189.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. A typical student attending Southern Arkansas University Main Campus will pay a net price of $15,321.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. 98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $32,627 after graduation.

#8

Hendrix College

Conway
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Hendrix grads earn an average salary of $38,321. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,451. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

#10

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,177 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending ATU will pay a net price of $11,721.

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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