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Business Administration & Management Schools in Arkansas

2,199 students earned Business Administration degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Business Administration & Management is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in Arkansas

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,308
Master’s Degree 450
Associate Degree 254
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 113
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 113
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 113
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business administration majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Arkansas

There are 90,560 people in the state and 9,785,040 people in the nation working in business administration jobs.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, business administration grads earn an average of $85,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,110.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

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

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,410 a year.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $34,259.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,969 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,828.

#8

John Brown University

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

98% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $41,915 after graduation.

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

An average student at Harding will pay a net price of $19,456. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $26,554 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Business Administration & Management Careers in AR

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 22% $53,530
Management Analysts 20% $54,200
Logisticians 19% $65,960
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $99,730
Business Professors 18% $59,220
Sales Managers 17% $102,360
Managers 16% $75,190
Purchasing Managers 15% $93,240
Construction Managers 15% $66,440
Administrative Services Managers 14% $81,820
Cost Estimators 14% $56,410
General and Operations Managers 13% $68,300
Retail Sales Supervisors 12% $33,880
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 12% $96,000
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 10% $57,280
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 7% $44,810
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 7% $50,110
Industrial Production Managers 7% $89,490
Chief Executives 0% $105,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Business & Commerce 767
Finance & Financial Management 638
Accounting 626
Marketing 515
Management Sciences & Methods 291
International Business 84
Management Information Systems 76
Managerial Economics 74

View all majors related to Business Administration & Management

View Nationwide Business Administration & Management Report

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