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Accounting Schools in Arkansas

81 students earned Accounting degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 25th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 81

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 76.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Arkansas

There are 28,530 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $55,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 4 colleges in Arkansas that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,507. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,554. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Hendrix College

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

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
481 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,628 after graduation. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Accounting Careers in AR

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Financial Managers 24% $93,120
Business Professors 18% $59,220
Credit Analysts 17% $52,590
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,620
Tax Preparers 13% $34,870
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 11% $54,150
Financial Analysts 11% $74,900
Budget Analysts 10% $47,480
Financial Examiners 10% $66,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Business Administration & Management 469
Management Sciences & Methods 133
Business & Commerce 30
Finance & Financial Management 10
Entrepreneurial Studies 6
Human Resource Management 2

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