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General Computer Science Schools in Arkansas

168 students earned Computer Science degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Arkansas

Computer Science 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 computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science 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 General Computer Science Grads in Arkansas

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

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a computer science 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 computer science 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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507.

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

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,240 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $34,259. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

#4

Hendrix College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,321 a year. This private school has an average net price of $19,746.

#5

Lyon College

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

This private school has an average net price of $20,706. 100% of students get financical aid. The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $38,561 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $20,639.

#7

Philander Smith College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

General Computer Science Careers in AR

Some of the careers computer science 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

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