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General Accounting Schools in Arkansas

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

In this state, General Accounting is the 4th most popular major out of a total 49 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General 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
Master’s Degree 79
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 29
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Associate Degree 2

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Arkansas

There are 9,630 people in the state and 1,584,930 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Arkansas

Accounting grads earn an average of $60,540 in the state and $79,830 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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,807 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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

99% of students get financical aid. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,240 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,687 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

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

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. This public school has an average net price of $15,321. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#8

Hendrix College

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,321 a year. This private school has an average net price of $19,746. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $26,554 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UAM.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,331 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Arkansas Tech University

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

Graduates earn an average $32,177 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

General Accounting Careers in AR

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Credit Analysts 17% $52,590
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,620
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 11% $54,150
Budget Analysts 10% $47,480
Financial Examiners 10% $66,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 16
Accounting & Finance 2

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