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Psychology Schools in Arkansas

47 students earned Psychology degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Arkansas

4,240 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $69,000, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Arkansas that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

13 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. In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $34,259.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,627 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

University of Arkansas

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,807 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507. 88% of the teachers are full time.

8 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. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

#5

Arkansas Tech University

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

This public school has an average net price of $11,721. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at ATU. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Psychology Careers in AR

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $62,200
Managers 16% $75,190
Psychology Professors 15% $59,370
Psychologists 9% $98,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Education 3,395
Communication & Journalism 108
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 58
Social Sciences 47
Library Science 26
History 25
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 13

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