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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 672 students earned their Finance degrees in AR.

A Finance & Financial Management major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 619
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Master’s Degree 10
Associate Degree 9

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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Arkansas

45,390 people in the state and 5,710,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $60,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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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
27,562 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,807 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK.

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

A typical student attending UCA will pay a net price of $16,554. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

In their early career, A-State grads earn an average salary of $32,687. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,639.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Harding. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,065.

#7

Lyon College

Batesville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,706. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

#7

Arkansas Tech University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#9

John Brown University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $21,957.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
618 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $16,548. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Finance & Financial Management 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
Business Professors 18% $59,220
Credit Analysts 17% $52,590
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 15% $36,950
General and Operations Managers 13% $68,300
Loan Officers 13% $63,410
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 11% $51,680
Financial Analysts 11% $74,900
Budget Analysts 10% $47,480
Financial Specialists 9% $37,970
Credit Counselors 8% $38,970
Bill and Account Collectors 4% $30,560
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 0% $32,970
Chief Executives 0% $105,100
New Accounts Clerks 0% $30,900
Tellers -5% $24,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Business Administration & Management 2,031
Business & Commerce 767
Accounting 626
Marketing 515
Management Sciences & Methods 291
International Business 84
Management Information Systems 76
Managerial Economics 74

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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