Engineering at University of Arkansas
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at University of Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Arkansas is in Fayetteville, AR.
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Online Class Availability at University of Arkansas
Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas. Among 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) studied exclusively online and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Arkansas
Use these rankings to compare University of Arkansas’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #324 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #402 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #324 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #402 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Arkansas
Students who complete University of Arkansas’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,653 |
| 2 years | $61,996 |
| 3 years | $68,554 |
| 4 years | $81,733 |
| 5 years | $89,696 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of Arkansas earn a median of $81,733, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Arkansas comes in at $24,840.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of Arkansas work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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