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Education Schools in Arkansas

3,395 students earned Education degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,387
Post-Master’s Certificate 919
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 919
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 89

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Arkansas

There are 73,680 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, education grads earn an average of $53,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,737 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,687 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#2

University of Arkansas

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

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,554. 97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $32,177 after graduation. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,321.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,902. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,627 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,410 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,554 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,451. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#10

John Brown University

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

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at JBU. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

Education Careers in AR

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $46,040
Preschool Education Administrators 18% $37,750
Business Professors 18% $59,220
Biological Science Professors 17% $60,750
Preschool Teachers 15% $30,390
Special Education Teachers 15% $24,520
Psychology Professors 15% $59,370
Multimedia Collections Specialists 14% $41,530
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $54,600
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $48,610
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $50,400
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $50,990
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 13% $30,190
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 13% $115,590
Teacher Assistants 11% $19,440
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 11% $53,840
Coaches and Scouts 11% $32,800
Technical Education Teachers 11% $48,750
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $61,340
Instructional Coordinators 11% $57,840
Education, Training, and Library Workers 11% $48,440
Computer Science Professors 11% $52,450
History Professors 11% $58,760
Education Professors 10% $57,090
Postsecondary Education Administrators 10% $84,040
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 10% $78,810
Special Education Professors 10% $50,880
Education Administrators 10% $68,330
Middle School Teachers 9% $48,330
Economics Professors 9% $94,520
High School Teachers 9% $50,760
Librarians 9% $53,810
Elementary School Teachers 9% $47,590
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $48,860
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $45,870
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 9% $52,830
Middle School Special Education Teachers 9% $49,580
Social Sciences Professors 8% $53,540
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $77,870
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $53,780
Sociology Professors 8% $68,720
Vocational Education Professors 7% $46,500
Agricultural Sciences Professors 7% $81,000
Political Science Professors 7% $72,800
Chemistry Professors 5% $67,360
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $0
Geography Professors 0% $0
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Communication & Journalism 108
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 58
Psychology 47
Social Sciences 47
Library Science 26
History 25
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 13

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