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Table of Contents

Higher Education Pays .................................................................................................................................. 1

Area of Study ................................................................................................................................................. 3

First Year Arkansas Employment Rates ........................................................................................................ 7

Where to Study ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Summary ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Education and Employment Information by Institution ............................................................................... 9

Arkansas Northeastern College .................................................................................................................. 10

Arkansas State University Beebe ................................................................................................................ 12

Arkansas State University Jonesboro .......................................................................................................... 16

Arkansas State University Mid-South ......................................................................................................... 23

Arkansas State University Mountain Home ................................................................................................ 25

Arkansas State University Newport ............................................................................................................ 27

Arkansas Tech University ............................................................................................................................ 29

Black River Technical College ...................................................................................................................... 37

College of the Ouachitas ............................................................................................................................. 39

Cossatot Community College of the U A ..................................................................................................... 41

East Arkansas Community College .............................................................................................................. 43

Henderson State University ........................................................................................................................ 44

National Park College .................................................................................................................................. 47

North Arkansas College ............................................................................................................................... 49

Northwest Arkansas Community College ................................................................................................... 52

Ozarka College ............................................................................................................................................ 55

Phillips Community College of the U A ....................................................................................................... 57

South Arkansas Community College ........................................................................................................... 59

Southeast Arkansas College ........................................................................................................................ 62

Southern Arkansas University - Magnolia ................................................................................................... 64

Southern Arkansas University - Tech .......................................................................................................... 67

U A Community College at Batesville .......................................................................................................... 70

U A Community College at Hope ................................................................................................................ 72

U A Community College at Morrilton ......................................................................................................... 74

University of Arkansas Fayetteville ............................................................................................................ 76

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith ............................................................................................................ 84

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College ..................................................................................... 88

University of Arkansas - Rich Mountain ...................................................................................................... 93

University of Arkansas at Little Rock ........................................................................................................... 95

University of Arkansas at Monticello ........................................................................................................ 102

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff .......................................................................................................... 106

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ............................................................................................ 108

University of Central Arkansas .................................................................................................................. 111

Economic Security Report of Employment and Earnings Outcomes of

Arkansas’s Graduates from State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education

This report provides students, parents, and others with employment, earnings, and other outcome

information on graduates of Arkansas’s state-supported (public) institutions of higher education.

This report is intended to help readers make informed decisions about education and career choices.

Higher Education Pays

Each level of educational achievement provides a boost in earnings power. The various certificate and

degree levels are shown below for 2015 Arkansas college graduates, in addition to 2015 high school

graduates who did not attend and students who attended college in 2015 for one year or less and

dropped out without graduating. 2016 calendar year Arkansas earnings are averaged for the chart.

$11,200 earned in a year might sound like a lot of money… BUT RESEARCH SHOWS …

A single adult in Arkansas needs to make $19,800 each year just to cover all their expenses.

$11,200 $12,900 $18,900

$23,400 $25,100 $30,800

$47,700

$58,300 $65,600

High School College

Dropout

Cert.

Proficiency

Technical

Cert.

Associate's

Degree

Bachelor's

Degree

Master's

Degree

Doctorate

Ph.D./Ed.D.

First Prof.

J.D./M.D.

2016 Arkansas Average First Year Earnings

How Long Does College Take To Complete?

Certificates of Proficiency: six months to one year

Technical Certificates: one to two years

Associate’s Degrees: two to three years

Bachelor’s Degrees: four to six years

Master’s Degrees: five to eight years

Research and Education Doctors: eight to ten years

Lawyers and Medical Doctors: seven to fourteen years

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Consider the Costs

The U.S. Department of Education, National Center for

Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data

System (IPEDS) reports the average debt for bachelor’s

programs for all 50 states. The graphic compares the debt for

Arkansas bachelor’s program graduates to the national average.

Attending an institution of higher education requires paying for

tuition and fees, in addition to standard costs associated with

living expenses, such as room and board.

A number of grants, scholarships, and loan programs are available for students to utilize. It is important

to understand the costs and compare to the expected earnings for the career that follows graduation.

Recognize the Rewards

A conservative estimate for differences in career earnings can be calculated by multiplying the average

earnings in the fifth year after graduation by 30 years of wages. Compare to the cost of college above.

These career earnings estimates are averages for all subject areas. There can be a wide variation in the

expected earnings for different programs within the same degree. Area of study is an important factor.

$4,000 $7,500 $10,000 $30,000

$40,000 $85,000 $150,000

College

Dropout

Cert.

Proficiency

Technical

Cert.

Associate's

Degree

Bachelor's

Degree

Master's

Degree

Doctorate

Ph.D./Ed.D.

First Prof.

J.D./M.D.

Estimated Cost (Tuition and Fees) After High School $65,000

to

$4,000

$550,000 $800,000 $900,000 $1,000,000

$1,250,000

$1,600,000

$2,000,000

$4,000,000

College

Dropout

Cert.

Proficiency

Technical

Cert.

Associate's

Degree

Bachelor's

Degree

Master's

Degree

Doctorate

Ph.D./Ed.D.

First Prof.

J.D./M.D.

Estimate of 30-Year Career Earnings in 2016 Dollars

$26,082 $30,100

Arkansas National

Average Debt for

Bachelor Programs

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Area of Study

In most cases, what you study matters more than where you study. While choice of college and major

should be driven by personal interest and other factors, understanding the program choices and

earnings of recent graduates can help students select a program that best meets their career goals.

Studies of Health Professions are the most popular over all degree areas as well as being the most

popular choice for Certificates of Proficiency, Technical Certificates, and First Professional degrees.

The category Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies reflects the most common choice for the

Associate’s (two-year) degrees, allowing students to pursue their Bachelor’s (four-year) degree in the

specialized area of study (major subject) of their choice.

The most common Bachelor’s degree programs are in Business, Management, and Marketing.

Education is the most common choice for Master’s Degrees, Specialists, and Doctoral programs.

The most popular choice does not always have the highest average earnings. The next section of the

report combines the area of study with the education level to evaluate the first-year earnings details.

9,305

6,296

5,251

4,270

1,518

1,350

1,304

1,153

971

914

901

831

792

788

749

748

744

705

580

578

569

465

416

322

270

223

196

189

631

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

LIBERAL ARTS & SCI., GEN. STUDIES

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

EDUCATION

MECHANIC & REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES

PRECISION PRODUCTION

LAW ENFORCEMENT & PROTECTIVE SERV.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES

PSYCHOLOGY

ENGINEERING

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE & FITNESS

SOCIAL SCIENCES

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

AGRICULTURE

PERSONAL & CULINARY SERVICES

PUBLIC ADMIN. & SOCIAL SERVICE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

HISTORY

LEGAL PROFESSIONS & STUDIES

TRANSPORTATION & MATERIALS MOVING

FOREIGN LANGUAGES & LINGUISTICS

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS

ALL OTHERS (COMBINED)

2016 Arkansas Graduates (all levels of higher education)

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Combining Wages, Education Level, and Area of Study

Understanding that each level of educational achievement provides a boost in earnings power and that

the area of study is an important factor for earnings outcomes, the first-year earnings for each

combination of degree program and area of study are detailed in this report.

The two academic years of higher education graduates in 2014 and 2015 were compiled and the

associated first-year earnings for calendar years 2015 and 2016 were averaged for this 2017 report.

All 2014 and 2015 graduates were included in these calculations. When students received multiple

degrees, only the highest degree was included in the wage calculations.

Note that some graduates remain enrolled after graduation to reach their additional educational goals.

Some first-year earnings after graduation may be from a part-time job and not from the beginning of a

professional career. Students intending to earn a Master’s or Doctorate degree may not earn much

money in the year following their Bachelor’s degree graduation while they continue their education.

$27,626

$26,329

$25,569

$23,415

$22,491

$20,302

$19,386

$19,219

$16,827

$16,491

$15,590

$15,054

$14,204

$12,447

$10,602


CONSTRUCTION TRADES








EDUCATION

HEALTH PROFESSIONS



AGRICULTURE

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Arkansas Certificate of Proficiency Programs by First-Year Earnings

$38,035

$37,703

$33,612

$30,869

$25,747

$25,340

$23,929

$22,802

$22,049

$21,022

$18,585

$17,097

$16,435

$16,044

$15,592

$14,785 $12,534

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES

NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION

CONSTRUCTION TRADES



HEALTH PROFESSIONS










EDUCATION


Arkansas Technical Certificate Programs by First-Year Earnings

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$41,769

$38,086

$35,208

$33,221

$31,478

$26,297

$26,235

$25,007

$24,883

$24,829

$22,674

$22,649

$21,736

$20,633

$19,008

$18,768

$16,669

$15,790

$15,649

$14,997

$14,424


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


CONSTRUCTION TRADES









MILITARY TECHNOLOGY

AGRICULTURE





PHYSICAL SCIENCES


EDUCATION

Arkansas Associate's Degree Programs by First-Year Earnings

$47,271

$43,658

$41,065

$40,583

$36,181

$34,097

$32,407

$29,533

$29,044

$28,820

$25,935

$24,636

$24,080

$23,816

$22,630

$22,624

$22,621

$22,336

$21,986

$21,549

$20,875

$20,764

$20,480

$20,359

$19,596

$19,266

$19,065

$17,874

ENGINEERING


HEALTH PROFESSIONS




ARCHITECTURE

AGRICULTURE

EDUCATION







COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY


SOCIAL SCIENCES


PHYSICAL SCIENCES


HISTORY



PSYCHOLOGY



PHILOSOPHY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Arkansas Bachelor's Degree Programs by First-Year Earnings

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Medical doctors who have residency requirements upon graduation may earn significantly less in their

first-year after graduation than they will earn by the fifth or tenth year of their professional careers.

$69,599

$65,868

$62,986

$54,606

$49,793

$48,275

$45,064

$42,583

$41,697

$38,630

$38,298

$35,780

$35,503

$34,344

$34,027

$32,313

$31,925

$30,300

$29,128

$27,682

$27,498

$25,973

$25,440

$24,736

$24,400



HEALTH PROFESSIONS


ENGINEERING

LIBRARY SCIENCE

AGRICULTURE

EDUCATION





PHYSICAL SCIENCES






SOCIAL SCIENCES



HISTORY

PSYCHOLOGY



Arkansas Master's Degree Programs by First-Year Earnings

$77,480

$72,871

$72,058

$67,126

$65,364

$65,356

$65,172

$61,387

$56,747

$45,452

$43,459

$43,327

$42,971

$41,468

$24,668

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

AGRICULTURE



EDUCATION

ENGINEERING

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


SOCIAL SCIENCES


LEGAL PROFESSIONS & STUDIES (J.D.)

PSYCHOLOGY

PHYSICAL SCIENCES



Arkansas Doctoral Programs by First-Year Earnings

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First Year Arkansas Employment Rates

Earnings reported to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services are quarterly totals, which do not

include the hourly wage or the part-time/full-time status. To estimate the number (#) and percentage

(%) of full-time workers in the first year following graduation, a minimum annual wage of $12,000 and

wages reported in all four quarters were used. Graduates still enrolled as students were also excluded.

Additional employed graduates who do not report to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services

include federal employees, military, many self-employed, and anyone employed outside of Arkansas.

Because of these other employment potential situations, these percentages should not be used to

calculate unemployment rates.

The employment rates are also impacted by the diversity of students in higher education. Besides

Arkansas residents, many college students are from other states and from other countries.

Upon completing their degrees, they may return to their communities outside of Arkansas to work.

1,537 2,416

3,460

4,989

10,321

4,066

189 498

College

Dropout

Cert.

Proficiency

Technical

Cert.

Associate's

Degree

Bachelor's

Degree

Master's

Degree

Doctorate

Ph.D./Ed.D.

First Prof.

J.D./M.D.

2016 First Year Full-Time Employment # Reported in Arkansas

29%

50%

61% 60%

51%

60%

47% 48%

College

Dropout

Cert.

Proficiency

Technical

Cert.

Associate's

Degree

Bachelor's

Degree

Master's

Degree

Doctorate

Ph.D./Ed.D.

First Prof.

J.D./M.D.

2016 First Year Full-Time Employment % Reported in Arkansas

5,263 4,788 5,701 8,303 20,213 6,820 401 1,037

Totals by Category

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Where to Study

The choice of college or university is dependent upon many factors, such as cost, location, financial aid,

community, activities, friends, and family advice. In some cases, only one institution in the state may

offer the program that you wish to study, especially if you choose to continue into graduate school.

Below are the counts for the 2016 freshman class of Arkansas high school graduates in the prior year.

1,960

1,655

1,611

1,373

1,194

1,014

957

839

750

562

538

518

503

460

409

378

345

254

254

249

247

229

224

220

214

208

197

185

166

160

144

134

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY JONESBORO

UNIV. OF ARKANSAS - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FORT SMITH

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY BEEBE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY - MAGNOLIA

U A COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT MORRILTON

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY NEWPORT

NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE

NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF

U A COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT BATESVILLE

COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE U A

BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MOUNTAIN HOME

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MID-SOUTH

ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE

PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE U A

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COLLEGE

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

U A COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOPE

SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

OZARKA COLLEGE

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY - TECH

COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - RICH MOUNTAIN

2016 Entering Freshmen Counts

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Summary

The cost to obtain any of the certificates or degrees highlighted in this report at an Arkansas public

postsecondary institution is significantly lower than the hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars in

additional average career earnings.

Although each graduate’s success will reflect a variety of factors such as the local job market, where

they choose to live, what area they choose to study, and other factors, this report provides valuable

information as students and parents consider education and career choices.

Education and Employment Information by Institution

As specified in Arkansas Act 852 of 2015, information detailing the areas of study for each certificate and

degree at each state-supported institution in Arkansas is also included in this 2017 report. Students who

were still enrolled in higher education during 2016 after their graduation were excluded from the full-

time employment calculations.

The Arkansas wages data used for this report do not include employment outside of Arkansas, federal or

military jobs, or any employed Arkansans who are not reported to Arkansas unemployment insurance.

Included for each institution is the data for economic outcomes at the degree level for all programs.

The detailed program reports by area of study correspond to the Classification of Instruction Programs

(CIP) codes.

A minimum of eleven graduates from 2014 and 2015 degree programs and a minimum of three full-time

employed in Arkansas in 2015 and 2016 were required to present the data in this report. This report has

been prepared in accordance with specifications of Arkansas Act 852 of 2015. The electronic version of

this report will be revised continually as data is available.

For the latest edition: www.dws.arkansas.gov/news-info/dws-pub/

As a reminder, earnings reported to the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services are quarterly

totals, which do not include the hourly wage or the part-time/full-time status. To estimate the number,

percentage, and average wages of full-time workers in the first year following graduation, a minimum

annual wage of $12,000 and a requirement of wages reported in all four quarters of a calendar year

were used. Graduates who remained enrolled in 2016 were excluded from full-time employment.

In order to satisfy the Act 852 requirement for the top twenty-five percent of certificates and degrees

and the bottom ten percent of certificates and degrees by state-supported institution of higher

education, all of the certificates and degrees have been supplied in this report.

The institutions are listed in alphabetical order on the pages which follow, and the Table of Contents

at the beginning of the report includes a list of the institutions with the beginning page number.

Arkansas Northeastern College - 2017 Economic Security Report

Certificates of Proficiency2014 and 2015

Full-Time Avg.% Full-TimeAverage% Employed

2015 and 2016 First Year Employment Reported in Arkansas

Graduates

ALL AREAS OF STUDY 350 $29,14243%$25,39380%


Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. (15.0613) 21 $72,76083%$72,68290%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). (51.0904)

36 $27,27050%$22,05894%

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. (51.3902) 127 $18,71939%$12,93076%

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. (51.1009) 65 $19,71633%$13,50574%


Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. (47.0608) 15 $31,65738%$20,61073%

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. (47.0105) 12 $84,35375%$78,14992%


Welding Technology/Welder. (48.0508) 43 $60,80257%$44,48481%

Technical Certificates2014 and 2015



Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Dental Assisting/Assistant. (51.0601) 25 $22,47857%$17,13192%


19 $56,34658%$40,48795%

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. (51.3901) 60 $30,93679%$27,81695%





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Full-Time Employment requires Arkansas wagesreported in all four quarters of the first year aftergraduation and total wages of at least $12,000.

Arkansas Northeastern College - 2017 Economic Security Report

Associate Degrees2014 and 2015



Graduates



Business/Commerce, General. (52.0101) 23 $29,88350%$20,43778%

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education and Teaching. (13.1210) 19 $17,08853%$13,73784%

Elementary Education and Teaching. (13.1202) 17 $21,04733%$13,43171%


Metallurgical Technology/Technician. (15.0611) 30 $79,79387%$72,53797%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. (51.3801) 63 $51,90571%$43,42587%


Criminal Justice/Police Science. (43.0107) 11 $25,93445%$20,26873%


General Studies. (24.0102) 94 $29,34448%$19,18580%

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Arkansas State University Beebe - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates



Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology. (15.1202) 64 $21,20035%$17,43772%


Child Care Provider/Assistant. (19.0709) 26 $21,00654%$15,66488%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


41 $26,28661%$22,13378%


Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. (51.0805) 23 $20,48444%$15,16578%




Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. (47.0603) 34 $27,46547%$21,18576%

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General. (47.0101)

13 $16,70660%$15,69877%

Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician. (47.0606)

30 $25,17545%$20,82080%

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other. (47.0699) 43 $29,78250%$25,45470%



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Graduates

ALL AREAS OF STUDY 1,151 $28,01551%$18,17178%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. (51.0707)

21 $24,10363%$22,32771%

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. (51.1199) 145 $21,29841%$13,54780%



Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. (24.0101) 565 $25,74639%$15,53473%



Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. (47.0604)

22 $25,02065%$18,21186%

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. (47.0605) 39 $32,93762%$26,61885%

Heating, Air Cond., Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint. Technology/Technician. (47.0201)

28 $25,99147%$24,17679%


11 $35,19060%$29,06673%


Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. (48.0501) 22 $22,82936%$17,79491%


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Graduates


AGRICULTURE

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. (01.0102) 38 $20,42527%$11,37571%



Management Information Systems, General. (52.1201) 13 $33,15542%$21,35669%

EDUCATION

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. (13.1206) 79 $17,18114%$12,86377%



Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. (15.1301) 21 $36,94157%$32,51871%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. (51.1004) 11 $33,69680%$35,24882%


11 $48,05255%$31,697100%

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. (51.1199) 165 $21,29229%$14,22969%

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. (51.0808)

22 $24,79979%$22,801100%


Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. (43.0104) 52 $27,92442%$20,36277%


General Studies. (24.0102) 291 $22,07739%$14,84373%



Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other. (47.0399)

50 $31,52562%$26,14792%

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other. (47.0699) 41 $37,06556%$31,80068%

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Graduates




Music, General. (50.0901) 20 $16,33632%$11,08575%

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Arkansas State University Jonesboro - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates




HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant. (51.0806) 56 $41,93567%$34,53488%



General Studies. (24.0102) 45 $30,08248%$20,76773%


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Baccalaureate Degrees2014 and 2015



Graduates


AGRICULTURE


Animal Sciences, General. (01.0901) 36 $23,76731%$16,26669%

Plant Sciences, General. (01.1101) 23 $37,58450%$30,21065%


Biology/Biological Sciences, General. (26.0101) 101 $25,47134%$32,61961%


Accounting. (52.0301) 126 $36,98358%$31,86070%

Business Administration and Management, General. (52.0201) 195 $34,98053%$29,28168%

Finance, General. (52.0801) 115 $32,29341%$26,86750%

International Business/Trade/Commerce. (52.1101) 30 $37,37014%$26,61920%

Marketing/Marketing Management, General. (52.1401) 52 $37,78947%$31,41260%


Communication, General. (09.0100) 48 $33,02631%$18,17765%

Journalism. (09.0401) 70 $28,22651%$23,02666%

Radio and Television. (09.0701) 45 $25,07458%$21,53071%


Computer and Information Sciences, General. (11.0101) 26 $42,81542%$33,66558%

Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. (11.0301)

35 $33,32463%$31,53369%

EDUCATION


English/Language Arts Teacher Education. (13.1305) 40 $30,50165%$26,32393%

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. (13.1203)

148 $31,12679%$28,31493%

Mathematics Teacher Education. (13.1311) 20 $32,26278%$31,01880%

Music Teacher Education. (13.1312) 28 $34,49857%$28,23982%

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Graduates

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. (13.1314) 55 $34,58067%$28,95787%

Social Science Teacher Education. (13.1317) 26 $35,33180%$35,24785%

ENGINEERING

Civil Engineering, General. (14.0801) 17 $48,57071%$52,92376%

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (14.1001) 15 $58,97050%$52,44760%

Mechanical Engineering. (14.1901) 36 $53,61761%$49,47372%


Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other. (15.9999)

29 $53,45862%$47,37476%


English Language and Literature, General. (23.0101) 36 $25,08942%$16,89381%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Athletic Training/Trainer. (51.0913) 14 $30,90229%$19,70150%

Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. (51.0204)

69 $26,23740%$14,49270%

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. (51.1005)

35 $41,94550%$35,45963%

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. (51.0907)

117 $39,48965%$34,71077%


HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 26 $25,95936%$15,69673%


General Studies. (24.0102) 389 $32,18849%$24,54274%


Mathematics, General. (27.0101) 28 $25,69144%$22,86157%


Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. (30.9999) 15 $31,80285%$29,63087%

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Graduates


Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. (03.0601) 22 $23,77845%$17,94673%


Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General. (31.0501) 18 $28,62365%$22,45083%

Kinesiology and Exercise Science. (31.0505) 108 $26,27528%$15,29361%

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. (31.0504) 47 $32,50933%$22,49855%

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Chemistry, General. (40.0501) 59 $27,79723%$17,53761%

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology, General. (42.0101) 155 $22,56046%$16,50681%


Social Work. (44.0701) 72 $25,88860%$20,48086%

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Criminology. (45.0401) 137 $29,73755%$23,74477%

Economics, General. (45.0601) 21 $33,33524%$24,06743%

Political Science and Government, General. (45.1001) 22 $29,68522%$17,10659%

Sociology. (45.1101) 45 $27,37559%$22,05078%


Art/Art Studies, General. (50.0701) 22 $29,15845%$23,80364%

Commercial and Advertising Art. (50.0402) 38 $25,42538%$21,24261%

19



Master's Degrees2014 and 2015



Graduates


AGRICULTURE





Accounting. (52.0301) 29 $58,61717%$40,72028%



Communication and Media Studies, Other. (09.0199) 19 $35,21232%$21,59658%

Journalism. (09.0401) 14 $42,28921%$28,41536%



EDUCATION

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. (13.1101)

12 $43,93973%$39,06292%

Curriculum and Instruction. (13.0301) 609 $47,05741%$45,90843%

Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented. (13.1004) 155 $46,19747%$44,55751%

Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship. (13.0408)

555 $53,82637%$52,54639%

Reading Teacher Education. (13.1315) 13 $40,43158%$32,04892%

Special Education and Teaching, General. (13.1001) 291 $44,75550%$43,02555%

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. (13.1299)

36 $35,62578%$32,75394%




Child Care and Support Services Management. (19.0708) 18 $32,45747%$29,75372%

20






Graduates

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. (51.9999) 11 $37,54264%$32,90273%

Nurse Anesthetist. (51.3804) 89 $135,92728%$125,83231%


Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. (51.0203) 52 $58,70965%$47,99485%

HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 11 $27,98545%$23,41373%


Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. (43.0302) 26 $49,70454%$40,07073%







Public Administration. (44.0401) 98 $50,11442%$43,75449%

Social Work. (44.0701) 58 $48,75466%$42,32083%

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Sociology. (45.1101) 13 $21,35438%$18,53146%


Music Performance, General. (50.0903) 13 $49,88933%$49,10646%

21



Post-Master's Degree Certificates2014 and 2015



Graduates


EDUCATION


36 $45,52357%$39,60081%


454 $64,26036%$62,56838%


20 $47,23770%$39,24090%

Doctor's Degrees - Research/Scholarship2014 and 2015



Graduates


EDUCATION

Educational Leadership and Administration, General. (13.0401) 12 $59,39667%$53,79375%

Doctor's Degrees - Professional Practice2014 and 2015



Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Physical Therapy/Therapist. (51.2308) 62 $63,49553%$58,75161%

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Arkansas State University Mid-South - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


34 $31,13510%$19,49335%



Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician. (47.0613)

44 $25,63626%$13,77173%


Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. (48.0503) 13 $25,94025%$16,34254%



Cinematography and Film/Video Production. (50.0602) 28 $22,22712%$10,55443%




Graduates


23


Arkansas State University Mid-South - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates



Management Information Systems and Services, Other. (52.1299) 24 $32,59739%$22,94258%

EDUCATION


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Medical/Clinical Assistant. (51.0801) 26 $24,21138%$18,41558%

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. (51.0908) 24 $32,67838%$21,31575%





24


Arkansas State University Mountain Home - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


41 $22,93845%$15,94473%

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. (51.0713) 24 $29,70371%$15,86575%




Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. (47.0104) 23 $24,29767%$13,44965%






Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. (51.0000) 106 $20,67046%$23,22179%




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Arkansas State University Mountain Home - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates



Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. (52.0401) 18 $25,08246%$15,49972%



Information Science/Studies. (11.0401) 33 $25,97650%$20,90473%

EDUCATION


HEALTH PROFESSIONS



Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. (43.0103) 15 $27,12454%$18,93380%



General Studies. (24.0102) 37 $27,25143%$22,63370%



Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. (12.0301) 36 $37,51033%$27,09256%



26


Arkansas State University Newport - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


29 $31,51668%$23,522100%




Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. (49.0205)

217 $37,95544%$30,23573%




Graduates


CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Lineworker. (46.0303) 79 $43,34066%$37,88586%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


Surgical Technology/Technologist. (51.0909) 47 $28,71368%$24,66391%



12 $28,89780%$29,38675%


29 $18,80375%$27,08483%


Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. (12.0401) 28 $16,94424%$10,48264%

27


Arkansas State University Newport - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates




EDUCATION




HEALTH PROFESSIONS








26 $36,94664%$29,28388%



28


Arkansas Tech University - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates




HEALTH PROFESSIONS


27 $25,31865%$21,61985%

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. (51.0716)

86 $19,97443%$14,34281%






26 $25,28835%$15,55881%


13 $22,56155%$19,56192%



29






Graduates




HEALTH PROFESSIONS


16 $42,36871%$35,965100%





36 $25,66583%$26,01369%


47 $30,49952%$26,48374%





30






Graduates





Industrial Technology/Technician. (15.0612) 14 $54,62064%$43,41271%


Child Development. (19.0706) 23 $20,32633%$14,37987%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. (51.0901) 15 $37,68677%$35,16387%



Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. (51.0716)

51 $24,28367%$21,66684%

Occupational Therapist Assistant. (51.0803) 34 $48,89567%$41,76882%




General Studies. (24.0102) 120 $30,17745%$22,06772%




Human Services, General. (44.0000) 31 $23,96273%$20,56794%

31






Graduates


AGRICULTURE





Accounting. (52.0301) 34 $48,66985%$46,43391%


Business/Managerial Economics. (52.0601) 31 $37,15935%$32,21155%

Hospitality Administration/Management, General. (52.0901) 36 $27,24144%$22,15461%


Journalism. (09.0401) 65 $27,10944%$17,70180%

Speech Communication and Rhetoric. (09.0101) 45 $24,81436%$14,12567%


Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. (11.0501) 13 $49,56454%$46,33462%

Information Technology. (11.0103) 41 $40,31774%$34,43390%

EDUCATION

Business Teacher Education. (13.1303) 13 $39,399100%$37,573100%




24 $34,02471%$30,63483%



Social Studies Teacher Education. (13.1318) 25 $34,27275%$28,66988%

ENGINEERING



32






Graduates




Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. (16.0101) 15 $29,36660%$23,43587%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. (51.0706)

25 $36,11092%$35,17896%


Rehabilitation Science. (51.2314) 65 $25,19756%$20,17580%

HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 54 $25,18645%$17,15281%










Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General. (31.0301)

49 $28,51457%$22,34380%

PHYSICAL SCIENCES


Geology/Earth Science, General. (40.0601) 20 $33,19530%$21,04775%

PSYCHOLOGY


33






Graduates

SOCIAL SCIENCES


Sociology. (45.1101) 55 $25,39355%$20,89573%


Graphic Design. (50.0409) 36 $27,49947%$18,58881%

Music, General. (50.0901) 21 $20,97732%$14,04167%

34






Graduates



Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. (09.0702) 11 $30,40836%$21,42755%


Information Technology. (11.0103) 26 $57,37423%$49,44527%

EDUCATION

College Student Counseling and Personnel Services. (13.1102) 148 $37,68543%$32,33656%


36 $49,79597%$49,229100%

Education, General. (13.0101) 52 $39,52483%$37,32890%

Education, Other. (13.9999) 32 $41,52694%$39,672100%


Educational/Instructional Technology. (13.0501) 28 $48,77885%$44,66996%


Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. (13.1401)

60 $43,24628%$39,39532%



HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. (51.0706)

21 $61,81057%$53,97671%

HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 12 $31,31458%$22,56192%



35






Graduates


EDUCATION


36


Black River Technical College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


82 $29,19770%$23,73991%








Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS





Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. (47.0607)

13 $24,64143%$23,18162%



25 $31,64278%$28,80068%




37


Black River Technical College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates





HEALTH PROFESSIONS


11 $20,27973%$16,41191%





Fire Science/Fire-fighting. (43.0203) 12 $34,80082%$30,38092%




Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology. (47.0303) 23 $42,74982%$38,47391%



38


College of the Ouachitas - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Electrician. (46.0302) 18 $40,46993%$38,073100%


Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology. (15.0403)

57 $17,68913%$10,24270%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


55 $19,21650%$17,56175%

Medical Reception/Receptionist. (51.0712) 65 $22,31623%$14,58578%






59 $21,97231%$13,28278%






39


College of the Ouachitas - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


24 $27,127100%$18,39988%










Graduates




HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Medical Office Management/Administration. (51.0705) 32 $20,65663%$17,65781%




40


Cossatot Community College of the U A - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


16 $37,21750%$23,30881%



Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. (47.0104) 18 $19,558100%$13,85083%






Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS







41


Cossatot Community College of the U A - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates




EDUCATION


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Medical/Clinical Assistant. (51.0801) 20 $22,14768%$25,69580%




General Studies. (24.0102) 105 $24,93433%$17,73068%


42


East Arkansas Community College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


12 $17,45633%$16,79683%






Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS







Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


13 $30,16550%$22,77485%





General Studies. (24.0102) 107 $24,85839%$15,75377%

43


Henderson State University - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates





Accounting. (52.0301) 56 $35,12063%$29,89182%



Journalism. (09.0401) 17 $27,51571%$26,27876%

EDUCATION



23 $33,02876%$35,08778%





Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. (19.0101) 33 $31,55744%$20,28579%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS




General Studies. (24.0102) 129 $31,70452%$25,05973%



52 $31,12650%$23,30273%

PSYCHOLOGY


44






Graduates


Social Work. (44.0701) 38 $24,85956%$18,20592%

SOCIAL SCIENCES


Sociology. (45.1101) 17 $26,46481%$25,88194%


Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. (49.0101)

30 $31,81717%$19,06540%



Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. (50.0501) 19 $18,75317%$15,00826%


Post-Baccalaureate Certificates2014 and 2015



Graduates


EDUCATION

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. (13.1401)

173 $45,74679%$46,14492%

45






Graduates




EDUCATION


12 $45,373100%$45,373100%



25 $49,53588%$48,81596%


29 $39,96485%$38,580100%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. (51.1508) 14 $47,93179%$44,97386%




Social Work. (44.0701) 23 $43,42359%$34,32291%

46


National Park College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


47 $28,12971%$22,40198%




Graduates




HEALTH PROFESSIONS


13 $26,53260%$25,40585%





26 $27,33645%$18,50773%


17 $22,65260%$16,52576%

Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician. (47.0616)

13 $26,29344%$16,77462%



47


National Park College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates



Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. (52.0302) 13 $28,74662%$22,87285%




EDUCATION


HEALTH PROFESSIONS



13 $29,91283%$29,02692%


16 $38,33779%$34,53588%






General Studies. (24.0102) 391 $23,60342%$16,55475%




48


North Arkansas College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Construction Trades, General. (46.0000) 19 $20,14844%$12,27574%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


46 $23,86844%$18,17570%







66 $30,33758%$25,27082%

49






Graduates



Accounting. (52.0301) 29 $26,78755%$19,71979%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS







13 $28,41342%$25,04354%




Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation. (49.0202)

17 $23,27131%$16,04453%

50






Graduates






HEALTH PROFESSIONS



25 $30,81150%$27,91656%



General Studies. (24.0102) 115 $29,40841%$19,93272%




51


Northwest Arkansas Community College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


113 $32,78663%$28,32988%





Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS




52






Graduates


AGRICULTURE

Agriculture, General. (01.0000) 13 $46,02044%$36,01269%






EDUCATION





Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology. (15.0507)

11 $31,45660%$27,06364%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


12 $52,415100%$54,82592%






Fire Services Administration. (43.0202) 20 $45,04789%$45,15095%


Legal Assistant/Paralegal. (22.0302) 26 $32,44279%$27,78796%


General Studies. (24.0102) 70 $33,31448%$26,98673%

53






Graduates



Culinary Arts/Chef Training. (12.0503) 35 $27,62050%$22,25574%



54


Ozarka College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates




HEALTH PROFESSIONS


24 $21,98032%$12,57871%






Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


55


Ozarka College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


EDUCATION


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


30 $21,31536%$15,79760%








13 $28,06346%$25,37654%



56


Phillips Community College of the U A - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


37 $27,87969%$18,21976%










Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS







57


Phillips Community College of the U A - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates





EDUCATION


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Behavioral Aspects of Health. (51.2212) 27 $31,66127%$20,62652%






Social Work. (44.0701) 20 $18,42960%$16,80170%

58


South Arkansas Community College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


18 $30,88067%$22,19278%







65 $26,67225%$14,12858%





59






Graduates



Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. (52.9999)

16 $22,46450%$19,22081%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


12 $41,29167%$43,03175%



Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. (51.0713) 14 $30,55138%$22,99179%



60






Graduates


EDUCATION


HEALTH PROFESSIONS



19 $29,55767%$28,21074%








General Studies. (24.0102) 88 $33,14341%$20,30473%


Chemical Technology/Technician. (41.0301) 19 $58,23058%$41,76989%

61


Southeast Arkansas College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


30 $27,41348%$18,43693%








Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


13 $38,66175%$36,72892%





19 $29,07053%$23,62568%



62


Southeast Arkansas College - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates





Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. (11.0901) 36 $24,80641%$18,97861%



HEALTH PROFESSIONS


22 $41,43286%$37,70495%







General Studies. (24.0102) 137 $31,19638%$30,41481%




63


Southern Arkansas University - Magnolia - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates




HEALTH PROFESSIONS



General Studies. (24.0102) 152 $28,02729%$18,54368%

64






Graduates


AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Business and Management, General. (01.0101) 45 $40,32155%$30,93278%




Accounting. (52.0301) 34 $39,25663%$34,56974%



Journalism. (09.0401) 24 $29,78122%$21,42238%



EDUCATION



HEALTH PROFESSIONS





General Studies. (24.0102) 50 $29,27945%$23,82262%



PHYSICAL SCIENCES


Physics, Other. (40.0899) 28 $55,10960%$45,20771%

PSYCHOLOGY


65






Graduates


Community Organization and Advocacy. (44.0201) 17 $32,48329%$27,01541%

Social Work. (44.0701) 27 $22,84030%$17,02459%




Graduates






EDUCATION


20 $45,63785%$44,07990%




Secondary Education and Teaching. (13.1205) 18 $46,07978%$43,65583%

Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other. (13.1199) 26 $42,63873%$38,02688%


42 $41,32988%$39,79995%





66


Southern Arkansas University - Tech - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates






HEALTH PROFESSIONS







67






Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS








30 $27,59152%$23,70370%





68






Graduates




Office Management and Supervision. (52.0204) 17 $25,24963%$19,78982%



Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. (11.0801)

29 $26,06741%$17,39072%

EDUCATION





General Studies. (24.0102) 47 $20,07329%$15,76374%


Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Technology/Technician. (47.0612)

38 $39,31571%$32,40095%


Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. (30.0000) 98 $30,49660%$24,72585%

69


U A Community College at Batesville - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


EDUCATION


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


40 $28,27850%$21,62883%







Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


16 $39,74482%$33,680100%




70


U A Community College at Batesville - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates




EDUCATION


HEALTH PROFESSIONS





71


U A Community College at Hope - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates




HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance). (51.0810) 29 $26,82356%$20,74086%









Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS








18 $25,48742%$18,16372%


72


U A Community College at Hope - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates







Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. (15.0303)

14 $48,52050%$43,99964%



HEALTH PROFESSIONS




General Studies. (24.0102) 53 $29,68251%$20,61177%





Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. (12.0301) 15 $36,41447%$29,41760%

73


U A Community College at Morrilton - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


20 $29,11560%$22,47380%






Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS






22 $41,95286%$32,88282%



74


U A Community College at Morrilton - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates




EDUCATION





Petroleum Technology/Technician. (15.0903) 72 $44,80352%$32,37479%

Surveying Technology/Surveying. (15.1102) 21 $34,66558%$27,03386%



HEALTH PROFESSIONS



General Studies. (24.0102) 129 $30,32565%$26,93588%





21 $28,97148%$22,38976%


15 $34,86153%$33,37967%



75


University of Arkansas Fayetteville - 2017 Economic Security Report




Graduates


AGRICULTURE


Agricultural and Extension Education Services. (01.0801) 51 $36,18543%$29,33267%

Agronomy and Crop Science. (01.1102) 15 $36,39347%$35,65953%

Animal Sciences, General. (01.0901) 102 $35,14735%$24,63962%

Food Science. (01.1001) 28 $49,28244%$40,11250%

Ornamental Horticulture. (01.0603) 37 $34,35028%$22,18751%

Poultry Science. (01.0907) 42 $38,66340%$30,02255%

ARCHITECTURE

Architecture. (04.0201) 110 $39,48435%$32,87145%

Landscape Architecture. (04.0601) 29 $39,12537%$30,89352%




Accounting. (52.0301) 230 $44,52640%$37,78551%



Finance, General. (52.0801) 378 $46,93231%$38,76040%

Human Resources Development. (52.1005) 96 $50,31963%$46,20974%


Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. (52.0203) 191 $49,37044%$42,70655%


Management Science. (52.1301) 60 $50,62035%$44,16243%


Retail Management. (52.0212) 33 $41,47241%$34,57655%


Journalism. (09.0401) 336 $35,80431%$27,80546%

76






Graduates




Computer Science. (11.0701) 74 $58,40437%$49,62143%

EDUCATION



Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. (13.1209) 88 $37,43355%$31,24573%

Technical Teacher Education. (13.1319) 43 $41,10062%$37,37070%

ENGINEERING

Agricultural Engineering. (14.0301) 18 $47,47029%$29,90756%

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. (14.0501) 64 $32,3237%$16,23231%

Biological/Biosystems Engineering. (14.4501) 18 $46,21439%$37,12850%

Chemical Engineering. (14.0701) 114 $67,30523%$45,26438%


Computer Engineering, General. (14.0901) 43 $54,09334%$42,21444%


Industrial Engineering. (14.3501) 114 $58,35238%$45,80455%





Apparel and Textiles, General. (19.0901) 103 $38,86936%$31,72348%


Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. (19.0501) 197 $33,05431%$25,41648%

Human Development and Family Studies, General. (19.0701) 86 $28,35537%$19,94664%


French Language and Literature. (16.0901) 17 $23,83531%$16,92153%

77






Graduates

German Language and Literature. (16.0501) 11 $27,73133%$14,65364%

Spanish Language and Literature. (16.0905) 64 $30,96837%$20,44566%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


158 $33,74712%$12,47741%

Public Health Education and Promotion. (51.2207) 54 $33,90254%$26,27674%

Public Health, General. (51.2201) 52 $30,77027%$21,61450%


HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 186 $31,21636%$21,29259%






Environmental Science. (03.0104) 55 $33,07137%$24,05051%



Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. (31.0101) 116 $32,08831%$22,90748%

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Philosophy. (38.0101) 20 $24,97730%$17,71355%

PHYSICAL SCIENCES



Physics, General. (40.0801) 53 $35,78224%$27,09036%

PSYCHOLOGY


78






Graduates


Social Work. (44.0701) 86 $30,45857%$25,16472%

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Anthropology. (45.0201) 101 $28,29034%$19,16659%


Geography. (45.0701) 28 $32,68727%$19,03857%

International Relations and Affairs. (45.0901) 126 $32,02731%$20,53056%


Sociology. (45.1101) 80 $35,15727%$23,96251%




Interior Design. (50.0408) 30 $38,77723%$32,31330%





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Graduates


AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Economics. (01.0103) 33 $65,42430%$42,48748%

Agronomy and Crop Science. (01.1102) 25 $57,96328%$43,16440%

Food Science. (01.1001) 26 $52,65715%$35,68923%




Accounting. (52.0301) 89 $54,00736%$47,04747%








EDUCATION

Adult and Continuing Education Administration. (13.0403) 13 $59,82077%$54,59585%

Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. (13.1201) 39 $45,14456%$41,30564%

Agricultural Teacher Education. (13.1301) 15 $47,09760%$44,74367%


38 $51,82461%$38,74987%




Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. (13.0406) 40 $35,30838%$30,97850%



80






Graduates


ENGINEERING


Engineering, General. (14.0101) 42 $83,10819%$65,57926%

Industrial Engineering. (14.3501) 22 $58,67341%$50,76950%


Engineering/Industrial Management. (15.1501) 450 $79,26223%$71,90426%


Creative Writing. (23.1302) 21 $42,24019%$22,62252%





Spanish Language and Literature. (16.0905) 13 $41,64742%$35,14054%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


60 $50,47547%$44,73260%

Public Health Education and Promotion. (51.2207) 21 $40,48833%$26,72252%


Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. (51.2310) 39 $32,42262%$29,04482%



Statistics, General. (27.0501) 20 $53,49625%$41,99830%




49 $43,70335%$36,69547%

81






Graduates

PHYSICAL SCIENCES


Materials Chemistry. (40.1002) 26 $62,27513%$36,29727%


Social Work. (44.0701) 57 $44,22363%$38,56377%

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Anthropology. (45.0201) 24 $47,38017%$31,39042%

Sociology. (45.1101) 18 $39,53644%$25,93478%






Graduates


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Graduates


AGRICULTURE

Poultry Science. (01.0907) 13 $108,55946%$93,05254%


Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. (26.0406) 13 $51,72431%$36,40054%

EDUCATION




Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. (13.0406) 18 $67,38650%$65,14756%

ENGINEERING

Engineering, General. (14.0101) 43 $72,61021%$65,35626%




Public Policy Analysis, General. (44.0501) 20 $64,96035%$61,38740%




Graduates



Law. (22.0101) 260 $52,31442%$41,61160%

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Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS




21 $30,97238%$24,75276%



84






Graduates




Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary. (52.0402) 44 $26,61166%$20,21591%



EDUCATION



CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. (15.1302)

49 $28,66734%$17,95873%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. (51.0602) 29 $47,55268%$43,34076%

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. (51.0911) 36 $42,98867%$36,91181%








General Studies. (24.0102) 282 $32,12152%$23,64676%



Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General. (47.0101)

43 $42,28054%$35,86167%



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Graduates










EDUCATION



History Teacher Education. (13.1328) 18 $36,48078%$32,00394%


43 $36,07367%$32,17979%





HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. (51.0911) 28 $47,82371%$44,15382%


HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 60 $29,41141%$21,14268%




General Studies. (24.0102) 14 $20,65343%$13,61879%

86






Graduates



PHYSICAL SCIENCES


PSYCHOLOGY





Graphic Design. (50.0409) 26 $32,49262%$26,71377%

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HEALTH PROFESSIONS




Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. (12.0501) 114 $18,91836%$14,21782%






26 $21,34225%$16,69965%

88






Graduates



Accounting. (52.0301) 45 $25,32878%$25,91282%

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. (52.0701) 21 $17,79260%$18,90576%

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. (52.0408) 31 $25,64755%$22,51887%


HEALTH PROFESSIONS




Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. (51.0710) 36 $29,51544%$20,79272%


Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. (24.0101) 1,249 $28,95550%$20,75879%



40 $34,98229%$22,81565%



26 $31,91456%$23,66877%



39 $24,66150%$25,11569%


37 $28,08324%$20,77132%



Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist. (12.0410) 21 $22,27155%$19,21967%

89






Graduates


Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. (48.0501) 35 $28,40844%$26,64771%


90






Graduates



Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other. (52.0499)

88 $31,85059%$26,07480%




CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Construction Trades, Other. (46.9999) 16 $40,26927%$33,22156%

EDUCATION






HEALTH PROFESSIONS







General Studies. (24.0102) 46 $21,36133%$20,04859%

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. (24.0101) 1,785 $29,02253%$21,57482%




20 $32,81150%$29,97170%

91






Graduates

MILITARY TECHNOLOGY

Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other. (29.9999) 36 $49,77024%$21,73656%




Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. (12.0501) 33 $22,76250%$17,97982%


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HEALTH PROFESSIONS



Tool and Die Technology/Technician. (48.0507) 20 $20,87043%$12,98370%




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS



Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. (48.0503) 13 $25,61133%$12,56362%

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Graduates




HEALTH PROFESSIONS



General Studies. (24.0102) 43 $21,30734%$13,84672%




94


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Graduates



Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. (15.0303)

13 $36,29071%$34,77785%


Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. (16.1603) 32 $22,49543%$14,99778%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS



General Studies. (24.0102) 216 $31,65955%$25,07675%

95






Graduates





Accounting. (52.0301) 82 $49,77672%$47,54182%



Finance, General. (52.0801) 82 $43,95757%$37,20273%






Journalism. (09.0401) 56 $26,42655%$21,69273%





EDUCATION



17 $37,30163%$30,70988%

ENGINEERING

Systems Engineering. (14.2701) 59 $57,93253%$46,98668%


Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. (15.1201) 18 $64,40453%$55,20161%

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. (15.1001) 54 $48,44965%$45,08772%

96






Graduates

Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician. (15.0805)

22 $49,38064%$44,14873%



Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. (23.1303) 36 $33,39050%$25,89381%



Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. (16.1603) 16 $27,03433%$21,90950%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS


59 $28,19938%$17,40475%

Public Health, Other. (51.2299) 180 $32,20860%$26,78781%


HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 62 $31,88957%$24,78276%




Humanities/Humanistic Studies. (24.0103) 18 $30,20933%$22,00461%




PHYSICAL SCIENCES



Physics, General. (40.0801) 11 $29,39557%$24,12745%

PSYCHOLOGY


97






Graduates


Social Work. (44.0701) 66 $28,38872%$25,95580%

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Anthropology. (45.0201) 27 $29,40462%$22,89685%


Sociology. (45.1101) 47 $30,44364%$26,63979%



Dance, General. (50.0301) 16 $25,09520%$9,87769%

Fine/Studio Arts, General. (50.0702) 43 $27,94843%$21,67663%

Music, General. (50.0901) 24 $30,34646%$22,23267%




Graduates



Computer and Information Sciences, Other. (11.0199) 15 $61,53083%$71,52773%


Statistics, Other. (27.0599) 13 $36,36980%$31,56262%


Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. (30.0501) 21 $40,80547%$34,14776%

98






Graduates



Accounting. (52.0301) 19 $54,31442%$41,06758%





Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. (09.9999)

16 $44,98950%$32,35181%

Journalism. (09.0401) 23 $45,03739%$35,60357%


Computer and Information Sciences, Other. (11.0199) 48 $64,23647%$52,86558%

EDUCATION



44 $44,30479%$42,77789%





29 $44,55275%$40,87083%


ENGINEERING

Systems Engineering. (14.2701) 16 $70,57431%$55,77350%


Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. (23.1303) 33 $42,85561%$33,56382%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. (51.2310) 77 $42,45539%$38,60947%

99






Graduates

HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 25 $37,94350%$28,81076%






Applied Mathematics, General. (27.0301) 14 $46,79036%$33,01757%

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Physical Sciences. (40.0101) 24 $49,20267%$39,35625%


Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. (44.9999)

81 $47,42935%$40,93053%


Social Work. (44.0701) 138 $47,92676%$42,90588%






Graduates


PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Physical Sciences. (40.0101) 48 $46,84713%$38,30321%

100






Graduates



Law. (22.0101) 252 $57,38248%$45,07770%

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HEALTH PROFESSIONS







Graduates







HEALTH PROFESSIONS


35 $21,96333%$16,28469%






102






Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS



General Studies. (24.0102) 678 $28,95023%$17,47671%



Advanced Certificates2014 and 2015



Graduates



Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other. (15.0499)

52 $60,43944%$46,31265%

103






Graduates


AGRICULTURE



Accounting. (52.0301) 34 $39,80468%$34,75885%





EDUCATION

Education, Other. (13.9999) 13 $23,40375%$29,283100%






HEALTH PROFESSIONS


HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 17 $24,13047%$16,42976%




General Studies. (24.0102) 55 $29,49331%$22,88444%




Forestry, General. (03.0501) 21 $39,76448%$25,33690%

104






Graduates



PSYCHOLOGY



Social Work. (44.0701) 14 $28,32767%$22,25893%


Music, General. (50.0901) 19 $26,78927%$18,81247%




Graduates


EDUCATION





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Graduates


AGRICULTURE





Accounting. (52.0301) 25 $32,15232%$28,57240%


EDUCATION



Industrial Technology/Technician. (15.0612) 58 $47,71833%$36,33648%





HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other. (51.2399) 14 $25,82646%$18,92964%




General Studies. (24.0102) 82 $26,06943%$20,50368%

PHYSICAL SCIENCES


PSYCHOLOGY


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Graduates


Social Work. (44.0701) 25 $29,51132%$18,05464%




Graduates


107


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Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


38 $36,33763%$33,02982%


64 $38,80467%$36,78584%





Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. (51.0999)

33 $44,19258%$41,89664%

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. (51.1005)

79 $46,54365%$41,17777%

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. (51.0602) 66 $49,12666%$42,68083%

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. (51.0910)

24 $48,80567%$46,77575%


42 $48,55755%$44,20567%

Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. (51.0905) 23 $55,05643%$50,64048%


108






Graduates



Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. (26.9999) 25 $61,44213%$54,92916%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Dietetics/Dietitian. (51.3101) 27 $28,97322%$25,59859%


Biological and Physical Sciences. (30.0101) 24 $162,56633%$127,00850%




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS


38 $49,55574%$46,80082%

Health/Health Care Administration/Management. (51.0701) 19 $56,87684%$51,40795%

Nursing Science. (51.3808) 182 $93,34581%$88,07588%

Public Health, General. (51.2201) 75 $53,45848%$48,42561%


Nutrition Sciences. (30.1901) 17 $44,03541%$37,09353%




Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Audiology/Audiologist. (51.0202) 14 $55,42671%$52,66979%

Nursing Science. (51.3808) 11 $93,20373%$80,40491%

109






Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Medicine. (51.1201) 308 $50,63541%$47,14647%

Pharmacy. (51.2001) 236 $117,50368%$109,23079%

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General Studies. (24.0102) 138 $36,39333%$24,50677%

111






Graduates





Accounting. (52.0301) 102 $40,96454%$33,99669%



Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. (52.0701) 21 $43,79955%$34,86581%

Finance, General. (52.0801) 78 $40,26057%$32,91169%

Insurance. (52.1701) 45 $48,95174%$42,09484%





Journalism. (09.0401) 32 $26,10759%$21,47378%

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. (09.0900)

70 $34,02059%$26,60283%




EDUCATION

Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education. (13.1308)

18 $36,87678%$31,153100%


35 $35,67869%$31,67586%




112






Graduates

Social Studies Teacher Education. (13.1318) 23 $30,69959%$27,93578%


Creative Writing. (23.1302) 34 $24,87027%$14,14576%


Writing, General. (23.1301) 12 $39,64150%$28,93075%



Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. (19.0501) 97 $27,66243%$19,10170%


Linguistics. (16.0102) 17 $21,71150%$22,13953%

HEALTH PROFESSIONS



66 $27,03025%$15,47755%

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. (51.1504) 144 $30,18545%$21,68972%



31 $53,51173%$48,67690%


Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. (51.1501) 45 $25,15156%$21,79867%

HISTORY

History, General. (54.0101) 39 $34,31741%$23,25669%




International/Global Studies. (30.2001) 15 $27,58720%$22,15740%


Environmental Studies. (03.0103) 31 $36,23241%$25,99568%

113






Graduates



PHYSICAL SCIENCES


Physics, General. (40.0801) 21 $22,00920%$21,83852%

PSYCHOLOGY




SOCIAL SCIENCES



Sociology. (45.1101) 73 $29,62456%$22,71384%



Cinematography and Film/Video Production. (50.0602) 45 $23,85424%$13,85360%


Interior Design. (50.0408) 32 $33,48744%$25,54563%





Graduates


EDUCATION


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Graduates





Accounting. (52.0301) 18 $49,14847%$43,68856%



Computer Science. (11.0701) 15 $59,82027%$59,82027%

EDUCATION

College Student Counseling and Personnel Services. (13.1102) 40 $35,00928%$35,00928%


27 $46,63796%$46,63796%


Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. (13.0499) 18 $53,25789%$51,304100%


Reading Teacher Education. (13.1315) 14 $43,92493%$43,92493%


205 $40,63274%$36,49489%





HEALTH PROFESSIONS


59 $49,86754%$44,16766%

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. (51.1504) 24 $36,42938%$27,36458%

Occupational Therapy/Therapist. (51.2306) 96 $62,01865%$53,52582%


115






Graduates

LIBRARY SCIENCE

Library Science, Other. (25.9999) 87 $48,88588%$48,27592%


Applied Mathematics, General. (27.0301) 11 $46,34382%$46,34382%


PSYCHOLOGY

Counseling Psychology. (42.2803) 15 $31,05833%$21,09860%

Psychology, Other. (42.9999) 15 $37,07167%$32,28693%

School Psychology. (42.2805) 14 $27,18038%$20,00079%


Community Organization and Advocacy. (44.0201) 15 $62,11753%$42,04387%






Graduates


EDUCATION

Superintendency and Educational System Administration. (13.0411) 19 $71,40589%$67,226100%




Graduates


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Graduates


HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Physical Therapy/Therapist. (51.2308) 107 $66,75966%$63,16173%

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References

Approximate costs for the various degrees in Arkansas higher education calculated from:

http://www.adhe.edu/publications/details/tuition-and-mandatory-fees-summary-2016-2017

Average Student Loan Debt from the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics,

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) compiled by The Institute for College Access & Success

(TICAS): Project on Student Debt http://ticas.org/posd/home

Arkansas Living Expenses: http://livingwage.mit.edu/states/05

Real-Life Arkansas, an online tool for students exploring education and career options:

https://www.workforce.arkansas.gov/Real-Life/

Arkansas Department of Workforce Services: http://dws.arkansas.gov

Arkansas wage/earnings information provided by Arkansas Department of Workforce Services:

http://dws.arkansas.gov

Arkansas state-supported institution information provided by Arkansas Department of Higher Education:

http://www.adhe.edu

Arkansas high school graduate information provided by Arkansas Department of Education:

http://arkansased.gov

Data analysis and report authoring provided by Arkansas Research Center:

http://arc.arkansas.gov

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For More Information:

Visit the website of the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services at: dws.arkansas.gov

Report Supervisors:

Director Daryl Bassett, Arkansas DWS

Author:

Dr. Greg Holland, Arkansas Research Center

Special Thanks to:

Arkansas Department of Higher Education

Dr. Jake Walker, Arkansas Research Center

This first edition of the 2017 report is from September 30, 2017

The Arkansas Economic Security Report is mandated by Arkansas Act 852 of 2015

Find the latest edition of this report at: www.dws.arkansas.gov/news-info/dws-pub/

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