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Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Arkansas

5,994 Business, Management & Marketing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Business, Management & Marketing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors in Arkansas

Business, Management & Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,711
Associate Degree 878
Master’s Degree 651
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 422
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 422
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 422
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 252
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 252
Post-Master’s Certificate 67
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 67
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
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Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a business, management and marketing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business, management and marketing majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Business, Management & Marketing Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 268,700 people employed in jobs related to a business, management and marketing degree, compared to 34,973,960 nationwide.

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Wages for Business, Management & Marketing Jobs in Arkansas

Business, Management & Marketing grads earn an average of $56,280 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs in AR

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer business, management and marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
1,822 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

#2

University of Central Arkansas

Conway
416 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,259 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Arkansas State University - Main Campus

Jonesboro
365 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, A-State grads earn an average salary of $32,687. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,189.

#4

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock
290 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,065. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
290 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,721. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,177 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

#6

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith
255 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

#7

Harding University

Searcy
206 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Harding grads earn an average salary of $39,240. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#8

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia
199 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,321. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

#9

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $21,957.

#10

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

A typical student attending NWACC will pay a net price of $5,828. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

Business, Management & Marketing Careers in AR

Some of the careers business, management and marketing majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 33% $55,430
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $62,500
Statistical Assistants 25% $0
Statisticians 24% $76,350
Financial Managers 24% $93,120
Social and Community Service Managers 22% $53,530
Marketing Managers 21% $146,610
Sales Workers 21% $0
Personal Financial Advisors 20% $60,480
Actuaries 20% $81,110
Survey Researchers 20% $0
Compensation and Benefits Managers 20% $87,440
Management Analysts 20% $54,200
Logisticians 19% $65,960
Real Estate Appraisers 18% $42,410
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $99,730
Business Professors 18% $59,220
Credit Analysts 17% $52,590
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 17% $35,080
Sales Managers 17% $102,360
Training and Development Specialists 17% $47,250
Training and Development Managers 16% $106,320
Managers 16% $75,190
Technical Writers 16% $54,490
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 15% $60,270
Food Service Managers 15% $46,000
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 15% $46,990
Real Estate Sales Agents 15% $31,860
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 15% $36,950
Purchasing Managers 15% $93,240
Construction Managers 15% $66,440
Real Estate Brokers 14% $39,190
Human Resources Managers 14% $90,320
Administrative Services Managers 14% $81,820
Cost Estimators 14% $56,410
Writers and Authors 14% $43,450
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,620
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $50,400
Tax Preparers 13% $34,870
General and Operations Managers 13% $68,300
Loan Officers 13% $63,410
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 13% $40,270
Brokerage Clerks 13% $44,390
Cargo and Freight Agents 12% $47,990
Insurance Sales Agents 12% $38,770
Retail Sales Supervisors 12% $33,880
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 12% $96,000
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 11% $51,680
Lodging Managers 11% $0
Sales Representatives 11% $44,130
Receptionists and Information Clerks 11% $26,240
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 11% $54,150
Sales Supervisors 11% $62,950
Financial Analysts 11% $74,900
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives 11% $48,670
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 10% $39,000
Budget Analysts 10% $47,480
Financial Examiners 10% $66,940
Economists 10% $63,720
Editors 10% $44,820
Human Resources Specialists 10% $51,420
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 10% $57,280
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 9% $45,250
Financial Specialists 9% $37,970
Economics Professors 9% $94,520
Advertising and Promotions Managers 8% $106,720
Parts Salespersons 8% $25,850
Customer Service Representatives 8% $29,480
Credit Counselors 8% $38,970
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 7% $44,810
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 7% $50,110
Industrial Production Managers 7% $89,490
Dispatchers 6% $33,750
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 4% $34,730
Bill and Account Collectors 4% $30,560
Advertising Sales Agents 4% $40,990
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3% $37,870
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2% $63,580
Office Clerks 2% $28,080
Insurance Underwriters 0% $49,100
New Accounts Clerks 0% $30,900
Procurement Clerks 0% $39,950
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 0% $32,970
Chief Executives 0% $105,100
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -4% $29,220
Tellers -5% $24,580
Labor Relations Specialists -5% $44,070
Travel Agents -14% $34,840
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -14% $47,520
Data Entry Keyers -19% $27,930

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