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Engineering in Arkansas

Engineering Schools in Arkansas

836 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Engineering is the 5th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 623
Master’s Degree 143
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Associate Degree 32

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.2%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Arkansas

There are 18,660 people in the state and 3,969,720 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $85,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,050. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

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#2

Arkansas Tech University

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

A typical student attending ATU will pay a net price of $13,765. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. An average student at Harding will pay a net price of $19,505.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,711. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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#6

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,404.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,737. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,307. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending UCA will pay a net price of $15,889.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Henderson State University will pay a net price of $18,465. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University.

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Engineering Careers in AR

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 33% $61,110
Materials Engineers 20% $89,670
Electrical Engineers 12% $79,490
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $115,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,033
Engineering Technologies 815
Agriculture 636
Physical Sciences 370
Mathematics & Statistics 179
Natural Resources & Conservation 161
Architecture/Urban Planning 49
Science Technologies 7

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