Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Central Arkansas stacks up against peers offering education.
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University of Central Arkansas ranks competitively among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #1,084 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 14 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 14 |
| Best Education Schools in Arkansas | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 25 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 25 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Arkansas | 25 |
| College Major Best Value | 25 |
| College Major Best Value | 25 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 181 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 181 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Central Arkansas awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Central Arkansas earn a median of $42,683 a year. This is below $49,531, the median for all majors at University of Central Arkansas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Central Arkansas, education students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is higher than $22,920, the typical median for all majors at University of Central Arkansas.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,870 | $15,000 |
| Fees | $3,023 | $3,023 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Central Arkansas are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of education master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at University of Central Arkansas were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Central Arkansas.
The education program at University of Central Arkansas includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 130 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 82 |
| Instructional Media Design | 56 |
| Educational Administration | 39 |
| Student Counseling | 39 |
| Special Education | 21 |
| General Education | 12 |
| Educational Assessment | 4 |