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General Economics Schools in Arkansas

In <nil>, 93 students earned their General Economics degrees in AR.

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 86
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.1%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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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
29,068 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, UARK grads earn an average salary of $46,655. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average.

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

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,983 a year.

#3

Hendrix College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

#4

Lyon College

Batesville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
579 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $10,786.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,019 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,429. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Harding.

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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