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2025 Best Accounting Schools in Arkansas

11 Colleges in Arkansas
704 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$55,065 Avg Early-Career Salary
Accounting is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #8 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 11 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of accounting. Combined, these schools handed out 704 degrees in accounting to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in Arkansas Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Accounting School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Accounting Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Accounting
Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting
Master's Degrees in Accounting

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Accounting Schools in Arkansas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Accounting in Arkansas

The schools below may not offer all types of accounting degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Arkansas Schools in Accounting

1
UARK crest
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
238 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$59,910 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of Arkansas if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UARK is a great university overall.

There were approximately 238 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting major at University of Arkansas get $4,846 above the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$58,649 Median Starting Salary

Harding University is a good option for students interested in a degree in accounting. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #640 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Harding is a great university overall.

There were approximately 33 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Harding in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Harding University receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,584 over the average earnings of accounting graduates.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Accounting Program Name

If you have a knack for numbers and want a career that allows you to use your skills in the business field, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$58,152 Median Starting Salary

Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in accounting. A-State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Jonesboro. A Best Colleges rank of #753 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means A-State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 28 accounting students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Arkansas State University - Main Campus earn a boost of about $3,087 above the typical income of accounting majors.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Accounting Degrees Awarded
3.2% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Central Arkansas if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. UCA is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Conway. A Best Colleges rank of #1428 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 63 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UCA in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the accounting program make around $51,072 in their early career salary.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$58,845 Median Starting Salary

UA Little Rock is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Little Rock. This university ranks 13th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 46 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UA Little Rock in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock get $3,780 more than the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In AR
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Ouachita Baptist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1377 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ouachita Baptist is a great university overall.

There were about 11 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Ouachita Baptist in the most recent data year.

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ATU crest
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In AR

ATU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Russellville. This university ranks 12th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 4 accounting students who graduated with this degree at ATU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associates Degree Type
AS in Accounting Program Name

Break into the accounting field with the skills you need to succeed with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$40,138 Median Starting Salary

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Magnolia. This university ranks 15th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 25 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, accounting degree recipients usually make about $40,138 in the first five years of their career.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AR

Located in the remote town of Monticello, UAM is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 13 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UAM in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In AR

Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 32nd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 25 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Henderson State University in the most recent data year.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 2,323
Florida 282 3,730
North Carolina 279 2,113
Virginia 274 1,858
Tennessee 269 1,222
South Carolina 248 987
Kentucky 244 748
Louisiana 242 880
Mississippi 234 1,076
Alabama 233 1,554
West Virginia 207 519

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Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

Accounting Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 614
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 67
Accounting and Finance 22
Accounting and Business/Management 1

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Majors Similar to Accounting

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 2,827
General Business/Commerce 733
Finance & Financial Management 615
Marketing 552
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 330
Business Support & Assistant Services 190
Management Information Systems 162
Entrepreneurial Studies 97
Human Resource Management 97
Hospitality Management 81

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