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2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas

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5,126 Degrees Awarded
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Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas

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Education is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 327,871 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $46,202 and had an average of $24,437 in loans still to pay off.

Across Arkansas, there were 5,126 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,130 and $21,620 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas” ranking looked at 41 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in education. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in education.

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Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas

The colleges and universities below are the best for arkansas education students.

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Out of the 41 schools in the Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. A-State is a fairly large public school situated in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It awarded 1,879 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Arkansas State University - Main Campus Education Report

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 597 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UARK Education Report

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas

Out of the 41 schools in the Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas Tech University landed the #3 spot on the list. ATU is a public institution located in Russellville, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 378 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Education at Arkansas Tech University

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Out of the 41 schools in the Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Arkansas landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Central Arkansas is a fairly large public school situated in Conway, Arkansas. It awarded 386 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Education at UCA

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. Located in Magnolia, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 275 diplomas to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Education at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking. Located in Searcy, Arkansas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 239 degrees to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Harding Education Report

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University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #7. UAM is located in Monticello, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 198 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Education at University of Arkansas at Monticello

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With a ranking of #8, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. UA Little Rock is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 184 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

Full UA Little Rock Education Report

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Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, Arkansas

With a ranking of #9, Henderson State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. Henderson State University is a small public school situated in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It awarded 230 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Henderson State University Education Report

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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking. Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, this medium-sized public school awarded 81 degrees to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Education at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

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With a ranking of #11, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. UAPB is a small public school situated in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It awarded 58 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Full UAPB Education Report

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With a ranking of #12, Arkansas State University - Beebe did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. ASU-Beebe is a public institution located in Beebe, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 68 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Education at ASU-Beebe

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Arkansas State University Mid-South landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking. Arkansas State University Mid-South is a small public school situated in West Memphis, Arkansas. It awarded 47 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Education at ASU Mid-South

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Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Ouachita Baptist University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #14. This small school is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and it awarded 42 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Education at Ouachita Baptist

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, Arkansas

With a ranking of #15, John Brown University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. It awarded 39 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full JBU Education Report

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Williams Baptist University
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Williams Baptist University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. Williams Baptist University is located in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s education degrees to qualified students.

Full Williams Baptist University Education Report

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Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #16, Arkansas Northeastern College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. Arkansas Northeastern College is a small school located in Blytheville, Arkansas that handed out 25 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Arkansas Northeastern College Education Report

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Ozarka College
Melbourne, Arkansas

Ozarka College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking. Located in Melbourne, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 29 diplomas to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.

Full Ozarka College Education Report

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University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking. University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is a small public school situated in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It awarded 22 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Education at UA Pulaski Tech

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With a ranking of #20, University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. Batesville, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s education degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.

Full UACCB Education Report

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With a ranking of #20, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a small public school situated in Helena, Arkansas. It awarded 29 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Education at Phillips County Community College

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Central Baptist College
Conway, Arkansas

Central Baptist College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking. CBC is a small school located in Conway, Arkansas that handed out 17 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Education at CBC

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North Arkansas College
Harrison, Arkansas

With a ranking of #20, North Arkansas College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas list. Located in Harrison, Arkansas, this small public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified ’s education students in 2020-2021.

Full North Arkansas College Education Report

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University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking. Morrilton, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s education degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Education at University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton

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Arkansas State University - Newport did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #24. Newport, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s education degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full ASUN Education Report

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University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Education Major in Arkansas ranking. UA Hope-Texarkana is a small public school situated in Hope, Arkansas. It awarded 19 ’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UA Hope-Texarkana Education Report

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