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2025 Best Education Schools in Arkansas

11 Colleges in Arkansas
5,285 Education Degrees Awarded
$53,180 Avg Early-Career Salary
Education is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #4 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Education Schools in Arkansas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,285 degrees in education annually.

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Choosing a Great Education School

Best Education Schools in Arkansas Your choice of education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Education 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.

Pick Your Education Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
Doctor's Degrees in Education

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Education Schools in Arkansas list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Education in Arkansas

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the education degree levels they offer.

10 Top Arkansas Schools in Education

1
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
634 Education Degrees Awarded
$51,524 Median Starting Salary

University of Arkansas is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in education. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UARK is a great university overall.

There were approximately 634 education students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program make around $51,524 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in education from University of Arkansas

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
250 Education Degrees Awarded
$45,258 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Harding University if you want to pursue a degree in education. Located in the 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 roughly 250 education students who graduated with this degree at Harding in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, education degree recipients typically earn about $45,258 in the first five years of their career.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,868 Education Degrees Awarded
$52,824 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in education needs to take a look at Arkansas State University - Main Campus. 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 about 1868 education students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career income of $52,824.

More information about a degree in education from Arkansas State University - Main Campus

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ATU crest
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
318 Education Degrees Awarded
$42,469 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Arkansas Tech University if you wish to pursue a degree in education. ATU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Russellville. A Best Colleges rank of #1515 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ATU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 318 education students who graduated with this degree at ATU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the education program make about $42,469 for their early career.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
336 Education Degrees Awarded
$43,988 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 336 education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the most recent data year. After graduating, education degree recipients generally earn an average of $43,988 in their early careers.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Education Degrees Awarded
$40,553 Median Starting Salary

UAFS is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Fort Smith. This university ranks 14th out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 102 education students who graduated with this degree at UAFS in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program make an average of $40,553 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in education from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
369 Education Degrees Awarded
$43,533 Median Starting Salary

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 about 369.00000000000006 education students who graduated with this degree at UCA in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients generally earn an average of $43,533 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in education from University of Central Arkansas

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Education Degrees Awarded
$43,545 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 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 153 education students who graduated with this degree at UA Little Rock in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program earn about $43,545 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in education from University of Arkansas at Little Rock

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
323 Education Degrees Awarded
$40,491 Median Starting Salary

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 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 323 education students who graduated with this degree at Henderson State University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the education program make an average of $40,491 in the first couple years of their career.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Education Degrees Awarded
$18,025 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Beebe, ASU-Beebe is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 31st out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 58 education students who graduated with this degree at ASU-Beebe in the most recent data year. After graduation, education degree recipients usually make about $18,025 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in education from Arkansas State University - Beebe

Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 6,573
West Virginia 38 1,439
Mississippi 38 3,988
South Carolina 38 3,529
Florida 38 9,462
Virginia 38 8,301
Alabama 37 4,473
Kentucky 37 5,091
Georgia 37 7,575
Tennessee 37 4,689
Louisiana 37 2,757

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,833
Educational Administration 1,209
Teacher Education Subject Specific 732
Student Counseling 443
Special Education 382
Teaching English or French 197
Instructional Media Design 183
Curriculum & Instruction 141
General Education 123
Other Education 29

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