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Computer Science Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 168 students earned their CompSci degrees in AR.

In this state, Computer Science is the 48th most popular major out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 146
Master’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 13,500 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Arkansas

CompSci grads earn an average of $73,670 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Arkansas that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $43,807 after graduation.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $19,456. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

15 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 student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

#4

Hendrix College

Conway
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#5

Lyon College

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,706.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,639. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,561 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Philander Smith College

Little Rock
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,327 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,046.

Computer Science Careers in AR

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 36% $84,550
Web Developers 19% $47,450
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $99,730
Systems Software Developers 16% $84,570
Computer Network Support Specialists 14% $41,950
Computer Science Professors 11% $52,450
Computer Workers 10% $74,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Computer Information Systems 570
Information Science 71
Computer Software Applications 62
Information Technology 55
Data Processing 18
Computer Systems Networking 15
Computer Programming 11
Computer Systems Analysis 3

View all majors related to Computer Science

View Nationwide Computer Science Report

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