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Arkansas Teaching Colleges

41 Colleges
$33,911 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$22,381 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 4,954 students received a teaching degree from a college in Arkansas, making it rank #25 in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Arkansas is $8,478 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $11,087 a year.

An estimated 35% of college students in Arkansas take out loans, with the average loan amount being $5,595 per year.

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Public Public vs. Private
$7,754 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,106 students at A-State in total, 8,486 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,836 are full-time. For undergraduates at A-State, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,592 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from A-State is $38,944.

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#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$9,748 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 27,562 students at UARK in total, 22,825 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 20,252 are full-time. For undergraduates at UARK, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Roughly 40% of students at UARK take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,350 a year.

Students who graduate from UARK with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,686 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#3

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$10,118 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Central Arkansas is 10,335, of which 8,615 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,301 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UCA is 4.4 years.

Roughly 52% of students at UCA take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,198 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,670 during the early-career years.

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#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$8,508 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,110 undergraduates at ATU, of which 6,227 are full-time, and there are 10,829 students altogether. It takes the average ATU undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

44% of ATU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,707 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,638 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$9,820 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 4,432, of which 3,447 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,950 are full-time. For undergraduates at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

48% of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,949 a year.

Students who graduate from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,008 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#6

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,888 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,572 undergraduates at Harding, of which 3,294 are full-time, and there are 4,617 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Harding is 4.3 years.

Roughly 47% of students at Harding take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,837 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Harding is $43,555.

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#7

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$7,572 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Henderson State University is 3,163, of which 2,626 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,334 are full-time. For undergraduates at Henderson State University, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

45% of Henderson State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,321 a year.

Students who graduate from Henderson State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,194 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#8

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$9,617 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
31% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,899 students at UA Little Rock in total, 6,568 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,541 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UA Little Rock is 4.5 years.

Approximately 31% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,154 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UA Little Rock is $40,040.

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#9

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$8,868 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,352 undergraduates at UAM, of which 1,692 are full-time, and there are 2,645 students altogether. It takes the average UAM undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,602 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UAM is $31,332.

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#10

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$6,906 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,830 undergraduates at UAFS, of which 3,811 are full-time, and there are 5,887 students altogether. It takes the average UAFS undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 28% of students at UAFS take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,876 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,925 during the early-career years.

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#11

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$9,019 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 2,668, of which 2,507 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,158 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UAPB is 4.6 years.

60% of UAPB students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,905 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UAPB is $31,161.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,216 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,982 students at ASU-Beebe in total, 1,550 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 9% of students at ASU-Beebe take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,435 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,587 during the early-career years.

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#13

Arkansas State University Mid-South

West Memphis, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,552 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Arkansas State University Mid-South is 1,203, which includes 275 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,557 during the early-career years.

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#14

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,480 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,704 students at Ouachita Baptist in total, 1,664 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,502 are full-time. It takes the average Ouachita Baptist undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 68% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,357 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Ouachita Baptist is $41,697.

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#15

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$30,832 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,820 undergraduates at JBU, of which 1,326 are full-time, and there are 2,343 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 47% of students at JBU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,902 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from JBU is $46,114.

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#16

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$2,850 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Arkansas Northeastern College is 1,358, which includes 562 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Students who graduate from Arkansas Northeastern College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,674 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#16

Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,330 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Williams Baptist University is 618, of which 589 students are undergraduates and of those, 577 are full-time. For undergraduates at WBU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,068 a year.

Students who graduate from WBU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,067 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#18

Ozarka College

Melbourne, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,820 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,033 students at Ozarka College in total, 522 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

15% of Ozarka College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,462 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,145 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is 4,810, which includes 2,412 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

37% of UA Pulaski Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,704 a year.

Students who graduate from UA Pulaski Tech with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,437 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#20

Central Baptist College

Conway, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

There are 604 students at CBC in total, 521 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 48% of students at CBC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,092 a year.

Students who graduate from CBC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,681 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,918 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

There are 628 full-time undergraduates at UACCB, and 1,224 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 5% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,856 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UACCB is $32,636.

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#20

North Arkansas College

Harrison, Arkansas
Public Public vs. Private
$3,816 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 776 full-time undergraduates at Northark, and 1,604 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6% of Northark students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,813 a year.

Students who graduate from Northark with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,671 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,650 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 1,093, which includes 459 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 11.1% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,083 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,744 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,060 full-time undergraduates at UACCM, and 1,836 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at UACCM take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,289 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,571 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,880 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 506 full-time undergraduates at UA Hope-Texarkana, and 1,211 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,000 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,007 during the early-career years.

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Other Arkansas Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
27 East Arkansas Community College 13
27 Arkansas State University - Mountain Home 13
29 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 12
29 National Park College 12
29 University of the Ozarks 12
32 South Arkansas Community College 11
33 Crowley’s Ridge College 9
34 Lyon College 7
35 Philander Smith College 6
36 NorthWest Arkansas Community College 5
37 Southern Arkansas University Tech 4
38 Arkansas Baptist College 0
38 Black River Technical College 0
38 Arkansas State University Three Rivers 0
38 Strayer University - Arkansas 0

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