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Education Schools in Arkansas

5,154 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,157
Bachelor’s Degree 1,173
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,003
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,003
Associate Degree 345
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 220
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 167
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 167
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 89

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 76.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Arkansas

73,680 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $53,950, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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

1,879 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State. A typical student attending A-State will pay a net price of $11,857. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
597 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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386 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. A typical student attending UCA will pay a net price of $15,889. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

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Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
370 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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275 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,307. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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223 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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184 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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179 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,693. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Education Careers in AR

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $46,040
Preschool Teachers 15% $30,390
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $54,600
Elementary School Teachers 9% $47,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Library Science 26

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