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General Economics Schools in Arkansas

92 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Economics is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 49 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Arkansas

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Master’s Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 48.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 3,570 people employed in jobs related to a general economics degree, compared to 505,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $86,410, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Arkansas that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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

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

#3

Hendrix College

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

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 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.

#4

Lyon College

Batesville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,706. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,687 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189.

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Harding. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid.

General Economics Careers in AR

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Managers 16% $75,190
Economists 10% $63,720
Economics Professors 9% $94,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Quantitative Economics 11

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