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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Arkansas

11 Schools Ranked
$38,833 Average Earnings
$20,727 Avg Student Debt

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Teaching Schools in Arkansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Arkansas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Teaching Schools in Arkansas

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
$49,716 Average Earnings
$26,466 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found John Brown University to be the best school for teaching students in Arkansas.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,466 in student loans. During the early years of their career, JBU graduates make an average of $49,716 annually.

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#2

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
$49,585 Average Earnings
$24,606 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Harding University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Arkansas.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,606 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $401. During the early years of their career, Harding graduates make an average of $49,585 annually.

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#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
$47,670 Average Earnings
$22,930 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Arkansas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Arkansas.

Degree recipients from UARK accumulate an average of $22,930 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $332, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UARK graduates make an average of $47,670 annually.

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#4

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas
$37,734 Average Earnings
$23,394 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Central Arkansas is a great place for teaching students.

Degree recipients from UCA accumulate an average of $23,394 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $168, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UCA graduates make an average of $37,734 annually.

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$42,182 Average Earnings
$24,258 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from A-State accumulate an average of $24,258 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $141.After graduating from A-State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,182 during the early years of their career.

Full Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report

#6

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
$36,312 Average Earnings
$23,312 Avg Student Debt

Henderson State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Arkansas list.

Degree recipients from Henderson State University accumulate an average of $23,312 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Henderson State University graduates make an average of $36,312 annually.

Full Henderson State University Report

#7

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
$39,997 Average Earnings
$29,964 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,964 in student loans. During the early years of their career, UA Little Rock graduates make an average of $39,997 annually.

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#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
$35,775 Average Earnings
$23,314 Avg Student Debt

Arkansas Tech University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Arkansas list.

On average, students take out $23,314 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, ATU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,775 during the early year of their career.

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#9

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas
$34,344 Average Earnings
$20,349 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Arkansas ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,349 in student loans.After graduating from UAFS, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,344 during the early years of their career.

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$38,086 Average Earnings
$21,606 Avg Student Debt

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Arkansas list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,606 in student loans.After graduating from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,086 during the early years of their career.

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#11

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
$34,171 Average Earnings
$17,078 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,078 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, UAM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,171 during the early year of their career.

Full University of Arkansas at Monticello Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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