by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
| Best Economics Schools | 206 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in economics from UARK. This makes it the #91 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UARK does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from UARK. About 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 130 |
| Sociology | 90 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.