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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas

1,336 Computer & Information Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Computer & Information Sciences major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Arkansas

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 520
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 258
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 258
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 258
Associate Degree 220
Master’s Degree 199
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 105
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 105
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 60.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Arkansas

There are 30,840 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $71,540, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Arkansas that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $35,410 after graduation. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UA Little Rock. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,065.

#2

University of Arkansas

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

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,077 a year.

#3

Arkansas Tech University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,177 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Harding grads earn an average salary of $39,240.

71 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. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,022 after earning their degree at this institution. 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.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
794 Total Students

29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 61% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UA eVersity will pay a net price of $13,987.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,836 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,886 after earning their degree at this institution. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,410.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,810 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,788. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in AR

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 36% $84,550
Computer Network Architects 19% $82,330
Web Developers 19% $47,450
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $99,730
Database Administrators 18% $72,980
Systems Software Developers 16% $84,570
Managers 16% $75,190
Computer Systems Analysts 16% $68,700
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $40,520
Multimedia Artists and Animators 15% $55,090
Computer Network Support Specialists 14% $41,950
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 13% $61,110
Computer Science Professors 11% $52,450
Computer Workers 10% $74,130
Graphic Designers 8% $37,650
Computer Operators -14% $33,150
Data Entry Keyers -19% $27,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering 1,082
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,033
Engineering Technologies 815
Agriculture 636
Physical Sciences 370
Mathematics & Statistics 179
Natural Resources & Conservation 161
Architecture/Urban Planning 49

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