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Business Administration & Management Schools in Arkansas

469 students earned Business Administration degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Business Administration & Management is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 141 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in Arkansas

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 450
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business administration majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Arkansas

There are 90,560 people in the state and 9,785,040 people in the nation working in business administration jobs.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, business administration grads earn an average of $85,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,110.

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There are 9 colleges in Arkansas that offer business administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,507. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

#2

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,915 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,259 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,189. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,065. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,077 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Harding grads earn an average salary of $39,240. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,721. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
481 Total Students

12% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Strayer University - Arkansas grads earn an average salary of $30,628. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%.

Business Administration & Management Careers in AR

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 22% $53,530
Management Analysts 20% $54,200
Logisticians 19% $65,960
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $99,730
Business Professors 18% $59,220
Sales Managers 17% $102,360
Managers 16% $75,190
Purchasing Managers 15% $93,240
Construction Managers 15% $66,440
Administrative Services Managers 14% $81,820
Cost Estimators 14% $56,410
General and Operations Managers 13% $68,300
Retail Sales Supervisors 12% $33,880
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 12% $96,000
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Industrial Production Managers 7% $89,490
Chief Executives 0% $105,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Management Sciences & Methods 133
Accounting 81
Business & Commerce 30
Finance & Financial Management 10
Entrepreneurial Studies 6
Human Resource Management 2

View all majors related to Business Administration & Management

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