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Engineering Schools in Arkansas

193 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 137
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 44.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 18,660 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Arkansas

Engineering grads earn an average of $85,830 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

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

88% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. In their early career, UARK grads earn an average salary of $43,807.

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

96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,065.

#3

Arkansas Tech University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,177 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

98% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

Engineering Careers in AR

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 36% $84,550
Biomedical Engineers 33% $61,110
Operations Research Analysts 33% $55,430
Computer Hardware Engineers 26% $102,290
Agricultural Engineers 20% $0
Materials Engineers 20% $89,670
Computer Network Architects 19% $82,330
Architecture Professors 17% $0
Systems Software Developers 16% $84,570
Engineers 16% $61,670
Chemical Engineers 14% $90,730
Cost Estimators 14% $56,410
Civil Engineers 14% $75,480
Industrial Engineers 13% $75,680
Electrical Engineers 12% $79,490
Engineering Professors 12% $90,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Mechanical Engineers 11% $68,880
Environmental Engineers 11% $88,970
Health and Safety Engineers 10% $72,970
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $115,560
Electronics Engineers 9% $77,910
Industrial Production Managers 7% $89,490
Petroleum Engineers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering Technologies 468
Computer & Information Sciences 233
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 131
Agriculture 104
Physical Sciences 69
Mathematics & Statistics 54
Natural Resources & Conservation 22
Architecture/Urban Planning 1

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