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Psychology Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 1,036 students earned their Psychology degrees in AR.

In this state, Psychology is the 7th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 966
Master’s Degree 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 4,240 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Arkansas

Psychology grads earn an average of $69,000 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Arkansas that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

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

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK. Graduates earn an average $43,807 after graduation.

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

78% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA. A typical student attending UCA will pay a net price of $16,554.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,065. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Arkansas Tech University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,902. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

In their early career, Harding grads earn an average salary of $39,240. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $19,456.

#8

John Brown University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,915 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $21,957.

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

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,022 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#10

Hendrix College

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

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,746.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,321. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,077 a year.

Psychology Careers in AR

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $62,200
Managers 16% $75,190
Psychology Professors 15% $59,370
Psychologists 9% $98,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Education 4,954
Communication & Journalism 946
Social Sciences 897
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 425
History 246
Library Science 26
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 16

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