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General Education Schools in Arkansas

133 students earned Education degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Master’s Degree 51

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Arkansas

There are 440 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, education grads earn an average of $74,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 9 colleges in Arkansas that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,451. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UAM.

#2

University of Arkansas

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

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,807 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Harding. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA. This public school has an average net price of $16,554. Graduates earn an average $34,259 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

In their early career, Ouachita Baptist grads earn an average salary of $38,561. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Ouachita Baptist.

#9

Lyon College

Batesville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%.

General Education Careers in AR

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Education Professors 10% $57,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,727
Educational Administration 1,193
Teacher Education Subject Specific 825
Special Education 351
Student Counseling 305
Curriculum & Instruction 171
Teaching English or French 140
Instructional Media Design 94

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