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Computer Science Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 168 students earned their CompSci degrees in AR.

A Computer Science major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 146
Master’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Arkansas

13,500 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $73,670, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Arkansas that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,807 after earning their degree at this institution. 87% of students get financical aid.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,456. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

#4

Hendrix College

Conway
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,321 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Hendrix. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Lyon College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,706.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#7

Philander Smith College

Little Rock
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Philander Smith will pay a net price of $14,046.

Computer Science Careers in AR

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 36% $84,550
Web Developers 19% $47,450
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $99,730
Systems Software Developers 16% $84,570
Computer Network Support Specialists 14% $41,950
Computer Science Professors 11% $52,450
Computer Workers 10% $74,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Computer Information Systems 570
Information Science 71
Computer Software Applications 62
Information Technology 55
Data Processing 18
Computer Systems Networking 15
Computer Programming 11
Computer Systems Analysis 3

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