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2024 Best Accounting Schools in Arkansas

13 Colleges in Arkansas
755 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$46,931 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Accounting Schools in Arkansas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 755 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

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
258 Accounting Degrees Awarded
7.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard 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 #198 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UARK is a great university overall.

There were approximately 258 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from University of Arkansas earn a boost of approximately $7,076 over the typical income of accounting graduates.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$56,219 Median Starting Salary

Harding University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #618 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harding is a great university overall.

There were roughly 47 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Harding in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting degree program at Harding University get $9,288 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$55,530 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

John Brown University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting. JBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Siloam Springs. A Best Colleges rank of #673 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means JBU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1 accounting students who graduated with this degree at JBU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the accounting program at John Brown University make $8,599 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$45,080 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of Central Arkansas if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. UCA is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Conway. A Best Colleges rank of #1059 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCA is a great university overall.

There were about 61 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UCA in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, accounting degree recipients typically make around $45,080 in the first five years of their career.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$38,845 Median Starting Salary

A-State is a large public university located in the city of Jonesboro. A Best Colleges rank of #610 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means A-State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 45 accounting students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program earn an average of $38,845 in the first couple years of working.

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

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$47,546 Median Starting Salary

UA Little Rock is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock. A Best Colleges rank of #1259 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA Little Rock is a great university overall.

There were about 49 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UA Little Rock in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the accounting program make around $47,546 for their early career.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In AR

Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Ouachita Baptist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1339 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ouachita Baptist is a great university overall.

There were roughly 10 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Ouachita Baptist in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In AR
25.9% Growth in Graduates

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Magnolia. This university ranks 14th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 27 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

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Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 19th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 26 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Henderson State University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the accounting program state that they receive average early career income of $42,381.

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,403 Median Starting Salary

ATU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Russellville. This university ranks 15th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 15 accounting students who graduated with this degree at ATU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, accounting degree recipients usually make around $32,403 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges 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 663
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 73
Accounting and Finance 19

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Majors Similar to Accounting

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 2,199
General Business/Commerce 824
Finance & Financial Management 672
Marketing 531
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 307
Business Support & Assistant Services 212
Management Information Systems 91
International Business 86
Hospitality Management 80
Business/Managerial Economics 74

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