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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 233 students earned their Computer & Information Sciences degrees in AR.

In terms of popularity, Computer & Information Sciences is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Arkansas

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 199
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 23.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 59.2%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Arkansas

There are 30,840 people in the state and 5,610,640 people in the nation working in computer and information sciences jobs.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $71,540, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,077 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UA Little Rock grads earn an average salary of $35,410.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

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

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

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Graduates earn an average $39,240 after graduation.

#6

University of Arkansas

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,507. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#7

John Brown University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 98% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average.

#8

Arkansas Tech University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
481 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,628 after graduation. 12% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in AR

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 36% $84,550
Computer Network Architects 19% $82,330
Web Developers 19% $47,450
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $99,730
Database Administrators 18% $72,980
Systems Software Developers 16% $84,570
Managers 16% $75,190
Computer Systems Analysts 16% $68,700
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $40,520
Multimedia Artists and Animators 15% $55,090
Computer Network Support Specialists 14% $41,950
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 13% $61,110
Computer Science Professors 11% $52,450
Computer Workers 10% $74,130
Graphic Designers 8% $37,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering Technologies 468
Engineering 193
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 131
Agriculture 104
Physical Sciences 69
Mathematics & Statistics 54
Natural Resources & Conservation 22
Architecture/Urban Planning 1

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