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Finance Schools in Arkansas

572 students earned Finance degrees in Arkansas in the <nil> year.

A Finance major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Arkansas

Finance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 548
Master’s Degree 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Arkansas

There are 34,120 people in the state and 4,245,450 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $78,050, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
402 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,068 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,655 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $35,983. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA.

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

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $35,019 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Ouachita Baptist. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,001 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Harding. This private school has an average net price of $20,429. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,868. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Lyon College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Graduates earn an average $35,401 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

#8

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,459 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,641. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average.

#9

Arkansas Tech University

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

A typical student attending ATU will pay a net price of $12,191. Graduates earn an average $34,118 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
629 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at WBU. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,664. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,383 a year.

Finance Careers in AR

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Financial Managers 24% $93,120
Personal Financial Advisors 20% $60,480
Credit Analysts 17% $52,590
General and Operations Managers 13% $68,300
Loan Officers 13% $63,410
Financial Analysts 11% $74,900
Budget Analysts 10% $47,480
Financial Specialists 9% $37,970
Chief Executives 0% $105,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Banking & Financial Support Services 9

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