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Economics in Arkansas

Economics Schools in Arkansas

62 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 58.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.7%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Arkansas

8,290 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $75,380, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Arkansas that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
40 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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#2

University of Central Arkansas

Conway
27 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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#3

Hendrix College

Conway
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,780.

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#4

Lyon College

Batesville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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#5

Arkansas State University - Main Campus

Jonesboro
2 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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#6

Harding University

Searcy
1 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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Economics Careers in AR

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $62,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Political Science & Government 297
Sociology 228
Anthropology 68
International Relations & Security 48
Geography & Cartography 26
General Social Sciences 16
Other Social Sciences 1

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