2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Arkansas
Finding the Best Economics School for You
Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arkansas. With 103 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Economics Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Arkansas to see which ones were the most popular programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Arkansas
Check out the economics programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Arkansas.
Most Popular Arkansas Schools in Economics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Arkansas the most popular school in Arkansas for economics students. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a very large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Central Arkansas. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Arkansas list. UCA is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Conway.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at UCA take out is $17,130.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hendrix College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Arkansas list. Hendrix is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Conway.
After completing their degree, economics graduates from Hendrix carry an average student debt load of $27,000.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lyon College is a great place for economics students. Lyon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Batesville.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a great place for economics students. UAFS is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Fort Smith.
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Arkansas State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Harding University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #8, Strayer University - Arkansas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students. Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, Strayer University - Arkansas is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 1,443 |
| Georgia | 641 |
| Tennessee | 436 |
| Louisiana | 206 |
| Virginia | 1,327 |
| North Carolina | 1,245 |
| West Virginia | 42 |
| Alabama | 107 |
| Mississippi | 63 |
| South Carolina | 316 |
| Kentucky | 221 |
Majors Related to Economics
Economics Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 25,066 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 21,078 |
| Applied Economics | 550 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 535 |
| International Economics | 305 |
| Other Economics | 275 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.
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