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Information Technology Schools in Arkansas

191 IT students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Information Technology is the 5th most popular major out of a total 9 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Technology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 80
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Associate Degree 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Information Technology Grads in Arkansas

17,320 people in the state and 2,912,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to it.

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Wages for Information Technology Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a it grad in the state is $73,600, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Arkansas that offer it degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
9,640 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. 94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#2

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,459 Total Students

In their early career, JBU grads earn an average salary of $43,323. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $18,641.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
10,105 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,983 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,068 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,998.

#5

National Park College

Hot Springs
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,919 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,250 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,753.

Information Technology Careers in AR

Some of the careers it majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Computer Network Architects 19% $82,330
Web Developers 19% $47,450
Computer and Information Systems Managers 18% $99,730
Database Administrators 18% $72,980
Managers 16% $75,190
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $40,520
Computer Network Support Specialists 14% $41,950
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 13% $61,110
Computer Workers 10% $74,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Computer Information Systems 570
Computer Science 168
Information Science 71
Computer Software Applications 62
Data Processing 18
Computer Systems Networking 15
Computer Programming 11
Computer Systems Analysis 3

View all majors related to Information Technology

View Nationwide Information Technology Report

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