Economics at University of Arkansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Arkansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 economics degrees were awarded at University of Arkansas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Arkansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) studied exclusively online and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Arkansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Arkansas’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #212 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #263 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #212 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #263 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Arkansas
Graduates of University of Arkansas’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,237 |
| 2 years | $40,647 |
| 3 years | $46,562 |
| 4 years | $59,819 |
| 5 years | $66,889 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Arkansas take home a median $59,819, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Economics graduates at University of Arkansas, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at University of Arkansas are 43% women (16) and 57% men (21).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas
Among the 24 bachelor’s economics graduates at University of Arkansas, 50% were women (12) and 50% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University of Arkansas
Among the 12 master’s economics graduates at University of Arkansas, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 17% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, above the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at University of Arkansas
Of the 1 doctoral economics degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Arkansas
The Economics program at University of Arkansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 29 |
| Quantitative Economics | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at University of Arkansas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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