by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UARK ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for business administration majors, UARK came in at #75. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 405 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 424 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 94 students received their master’s degree in business administration from UARK. This makes it the #311 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UARK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,456 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, business administration students borrow a median amount of $43,373 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at UARK is $438 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Of the 405 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from UARK in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 321 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UARK does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UARK Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at UARK make a median salary of $164,382. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 business administration majors earned their master's degree from UARK. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 367 |
| Marketing | 342 |
| Accounting | 238 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 185 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 48 |
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