2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas
Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 626 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, accounting is the #13 most popular major in Arkansas.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Arkansas to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for accounting majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Arkansas to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Arkansas. UARK is a very large public school located in the small city of Fayetteville.
About 39% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 61% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UARK take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,932. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $257.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Arkansas. Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 73% of the accounting majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UA Little Rock accumulate an average of around $32,662 in student debt.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Central Arkansas is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Conway, UCA is a public college with a large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 35% are male.
On average, accounting graduates from UCA take out $25,689 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Harding University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Arkansas. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy.
Women make up 40% of the accounting majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. A-State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.
Of the 45 students majoring in accounting at A-State, 36% are male and 64% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from A-State carry an average student debt load of $20,427.
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Henderson State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 65% of the accounting majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Henderson State University carry an average student debt load of $21,604.
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University of Arkansas at Monticello ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. UAM is a small public school located in the remote town of Monticello.
Of the 16 students majoring in accounting at UAM, 31% are male and 69% are female.
Accounting majors at UAM take out an average of $16,881 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #9, Arkansas Tech University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. ATU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Russellville.
About 47% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 53% are male.
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. UAPB is a small public school located in the small city of Pine Bluff.
Women make up 60% of the accounting majors at the school.
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Request InformationBest Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,330 |
| Virginia | 1,921 |
| North Carolina | 2,114 |
| Florida | 3,746 |
| Tennessee | 1,225 |
| Kentucky | 772 |
| South Carolina | 988 |
| Louisiana | 885 |
| Alabama | 1,557 |
| Mississippi | 1,081 |
| West Virginia | 520 |
Majors Related to Accounting
One of 21 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 416,590 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57,778 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,042 |
| Marketing | 52,916 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 43,382 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 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).
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