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Arkansas Graduate Schools

#36 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
19 Colleges
8,508 Yearly Graduations
$43,730 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 8,508 students received a graduate degree in Arkansas, making it rank #36 in the nation in terms of graduations. Graduate students from Arkansas can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $10,932 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $14,622. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

Public Public vs. Private
2,648 Yearly Degrees
$6,422 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Arkansas State University - Main Campus was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,648 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Arkansas State University - Main Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,986 $9,972
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,436 $1,436
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $277 $554

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
1,924 Yearly Degrees
$9,018 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UARK handed out 1,924 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #2 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Arkansas

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,875 $21,420
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,143 $1,143
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $438 $1,190

#3

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
726 Yearly Degrees
$6,773 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UCA handed out 726 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Central Arkansas

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,063 $10,125
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,710 $1,710
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $281 $563

#4

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
677 Yearly Degrees
$7,594 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 19 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UA Little Rock ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 677 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Arkansas at Little Rock

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,760 $13,050
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,834 $1,834
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $320 $725

Public Public vs. Private
638 Yearly Degrees
$9,462 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UAMS handed out 638 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,934 $16,124
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,528 $1,528
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $441 $896

#6

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
390 Yearly Degrees
$11,080 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Harding handed out 390 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Harding University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,540 $10,540
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $540 $540
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $642 $642

Public Public vs. Private
372 Yearly Degrees
$6,894 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 19 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 372 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,274 $8,262
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,620 $1,620
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $293 $459

#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
292 Yearly Degrees
$7,037 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

ATU handed out 292 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Arkansas Tech University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,414 $10,827
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,623 $1,623
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $301 $602

#9

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
250 Yearly Degrees
$6,930 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 19 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Henderson State University ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 250 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Henderson State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,670 $7,848
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,260 $1,260
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $315 $436

#10

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Fort Smith, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
175 Yearly Degrees
$34,550 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 175 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $32,000 $32,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,550 $2,550

#11

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
166 Yearly Degrees
$13,920 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

JBU handed out 166 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for John Brown University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,920 $13,920
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $580 $580

#12

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
155 Yearly Degrees
$9,223 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 19 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UAM ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 155 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Arkansas at Monticello

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,631 $12,511
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,592 $2,592
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $276 $521

#13

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
34 Yearly Degrees
$7,570 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UAPB handed out 34 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,184 $11,760
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,386 $2,386
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $216 $490

#14

Strayer University - Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
19 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Strayer University - Arkansas was ranked the #14 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 19 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - Arkansas

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $553

#15

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
16 Yearly Degrees
$8,433 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 19 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UAFS ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 16 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,092 $11,394
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,341 $1,341
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $394 $633

#16

Hendrix College

Conway, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
11 Yearly Degrees
$33,350 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Hendrix handed out 11 graduate degrees. This makes it the #16 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Hendrix College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $33,000 $33,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $350 $350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,315 $1,315

#17

Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
8 Yearly Degrees

Out of the 19 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WBU ranked #17 in terms of popularity with 8 graduate degrees handed out in 2021.

#18

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
7 Yearly Degrees
$13,780 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Ouachita Baptist University was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 7 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ouachita Baptist University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,500 $13,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $280 $280
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $750 $750

#19

Ecclesia College

Springdale, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
0 Yearly Degrees
$12,075 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Ecclesia College handed out 0 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ecclesia College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,000 $12,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $75 $75
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $625 $625

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