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Accounting in Arkansas

Accounting Schools in Arkansas

745 students earned Accounting degrees in Arkansas in the 2022-2023 year.

An Accounting major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 451
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 151
Master’s Degree 89
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Associate Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Arkansas

There are 28,530 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $55,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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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
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,889. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,465. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#8

Hendrix College

Conway
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,780. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,693. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UAM.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,607.

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#10

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,765. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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Accounting Careers in AR

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Financial Analysts 11% $74,900
Financial Examiners 10% $66,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Business Administration & Management 2,031
Business & Commerce 767
Finance & Financial Management 638
Marketing 515
Management Sciences & Methods 291
International Business 84
Management Information Systems 76
Managerial Economics 74

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