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General Accounting Schools in Arkansas

In <nil>, 614 students earned their Accounting degrees in AR.

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 469
Master’s Degree 89
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 39
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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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
29,068 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,998. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,983 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. A typical student attending UCA will pay a net price of $14,735.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,868. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,030 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,429. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,873. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,612 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, Henderson State University grads earn an average salary of $34,313.

#8

Hendrix College

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

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,333 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. 99% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,228 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Arkansas Tech University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public school has an average net price of $12,191.

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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