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University of Arkansas Majors Overview: Salary, Courses & Career Outcomes

Every major at University of Arkansas with graduate salary, course catalog depth, and career preparation data.

#	Major	US Rank	University of Arkansas Salary	National Median	Premium	Degrees/Year	Courses
1	Computer Science	—	$75,000	$75,000	0%	111	52
Featured Courses: MATH 24005: ');">MATH 24005 CSCE 20004: ');">CSCE 20004 MATH 24004: ');">MATH 24004 CSCE 21104: ');">CSCE 21104 CSCE 20104: ');">CSCE 20104
2	Engineering	—	$72,000	$72,000	0%	416	180
Featured Courses: PHYS 20304: ');">PHYS 20304 PHYS 20404: ');">PHYS 20404 MEEG 24003: ');">MEEG 24003 CVEG 32103: ');">CVEG 32103 BIOL 20003: ');">BIOL 20003
3	Mathematics & Statistics	—	$62,000	$62,000	0%	25	59
Featured Courses: AGST 50203: ');">AGST 50203 MATH 11003: ');">MATH 11003 MATH 11103: ');">MATH 11103 MATH 1103: ). 3 Hours MATH 1305: ). 4 Hours
4	Business	—	$55,000	$55,000	0%	1,401	100
Featured Courses: ISYS 11203: ');">ISYS 11203 ACCT 20103: ');">ACCT 20103 ACCT 37203: ');">ACCT 37203 ACCT 20203: ');">ACCT 20203 ACCT 4100V: ');">ACCT 4100V
5	Health Professions	—	$52,000	$52,000	0%	484	109
Featured Courses: CHLP 3100V: ');">CHLP 3100V HHPR 6890V: Directed Research HHPR 6990V: Seminar KINS 5890V: Independent Research MATH 11003: ');">MATH 11003
6	Architecture	—	$48,000	$48,000	0%	136	46
Featured Courses: ARCH 10003: ');">ARCH 10003 ARCH 10105: ');">ARCH 10105 ARCH 12102: ');">ARCH 12102 ARCH 21103: ');">ARCH 21103 ARCH 21203: ');">ARCH 21203
7	Physical Sciences	—	$48,000	$48,000	0%	88	34
Featured Courses: PHSC 1204: Lab). 1 Hour ASTR 20003: ');">ASTR 20003 ASTR 200H: 1');">ASTR 200H1 PHYS 36103: ');">PHYS 36103 ASTR 40303: ');">ASTR 40303
8	Social Sciences	—	$45,000	$45,000	0%	206	110
Featured Courses: AGEC 11003: ');">AGEC 11003 AGEC 21003: ');">AGEC 21003 ASTM 29003: ');">ASTM 29003 AGEC 35003: ');">AGEC 35003 ANSC 41203: ');">ANSC 41203
9	Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$42,000	$42,000	0%	199	66
Featured Courses: ACOM 21403: ');">ACOM 21403 AGLE 31503: ');">AGLE 31503 ACOM 39403: ');">ACOM 39403 AGED 4000V: ');">AGED 4000V ACOM 4750V: ');">ACOM 4750V
10	Biological Sciences	—	$42,000	$42,000	0%	184	91
Featured Courses: BIOL 1004: Lecture) BIOL 1014: Lab). 1 Hour BIOL 101H: 3');">BIOL 101H3 BIOL 10103: ');">BIOL 10103 BIOL 20003: ');">BIOL 20003
11	Homeland Security & Law Enforcement	—	$42,000	$42,000	0%	80	—
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$42,000	$42,000	0%	46	1
Featured Courses: IDST 20003: ');">IDST 20003
13	Communication & Journalism	—	$40,000	$40,000	0%	296	61
Featured Courses: JOUR 10303: ');">JOUR 10303 ADPR 37203: ');">ADPR 37203 AGLE 21403: ');">AGLE 21403 ACOM 31403: ');">ACOM 31403 AGLE 39403: ');">AGLE 39403
14	History	—	$40,000	$40,000	0%	60	99
Featured Courses: HIST 10001: ');">HIST 10001 HIST 1113: ). 3 Hours HIST 11193: ');">HIST 11193 HIST 11293: ');">HIST 11293 AAST 12003: ');">AAST 12003
15	Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$40,000	$40,000	0%	18	37
Featured Courses: CSES 21033: ');">CSES 21033 CSES 22003: ');">CSES 22003 MATH 11003: ');">MATH 11003 SPCH 10003: ');">SPCH 10003 BIOL 20003: ');">BIOL 20003
16	Education	—	$38,000	$38,000	0%	171	93
Featured Courses: AGED 31602: , and will align with anticipated courses to be taught by the student during his/her teaching internship AGLE 4000V: ');">AGLE 4000V AGED 54603: ');">AGED 54603 AGED 44403: ');">AGED 44403 HESC 54603: ');">HESC 54603
17	Public Administration & Social Services	—	$38,000	$38,000	0%	51	30
Featured Courses: PADM 5870V: Professional Development PADM 5880V: Directed Readings PADM 5890V: Independent Research PUBP 6040V: Special Topics in Public Policy PUBP 6120V: Research Problems in Policy
18	Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$38,000	$38,000	0%	43	43
Featured Courses: ARAB 10103: ');">ARAB 10103 ARAB 10203: ');">ARAB 10203 ARAB 20106: ');">ARAB 20106 ARAB 30106: ');">ARAB 30106 ARAB 40106: ');">ARAB 40106
19	Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$38,000	$38,000	0%	9	26
Featured Courses: PHIL 1103: ). 3 Hours PHIL 20003: ');">PHIL 20003 ENSC 39303: ');">ENSC 39303 PHIL 40903: ');">PHIL 40903 JWST 40003: ');">JWST 40003
20	Psychology	—	$36,000	$36,000	0%	220	20
Featured Courses: PSYC 1103: ). 3 Hours PSYC 20003: ');">PSYC 20003 PSYC 20103: ');">PSYC 20103 PSYC 30103: ');">PSYC 30103 PSYC 30203: ');">PSYC 30203
21	English Language & Literature	—	$36,000	$36,000	0%	41	44
Featured Courses: RUSS 51103: ');">RUSS 51103 ENGL 41203: and ENGL 41303: ');">ENGL 41303 GNST 54403: ');">GNST 54403 ENGL 56203: ');">ENGL 56203
22	Parks, Recreation & Fitness	—	$35,000	$35,000	0%	193	22
Featured Courses: ATTR 51202: ');">ATTR 51202 ATTR 52203: ');">ATTR 52203 ATTR 52302: ');">ATTR 52302 ATTR 53103: ');">ATTR 53103 ATTR 53101: ');">ATTR 53101
23	Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$35,000	$35,000	0%	161	17
Featured Courses: HDFS 14003: ');">HDFS 14003 HDFS 24033: ');">HDFS 24033 HDFS 24031: ');">HDFS 24031 HDFS 24103: ');">HDFS 24103 HDFS 24303: ');">HDFS 24303
24	Visual & Performing Arts	—	$34,000	$34,000	0%	112	182
Featured Courses: MUAC 11201: ');">MUAC 11201 MUTH 10003: ');">MUTH 10003 MUAC 12201: ');">MUAC 12201 MUAC 12301: ');">MUAC 12301 MUAC 22201: ');">MUAC 22201

Career Path Match at University of Arkansas 🎖️ DeepColleges Exclusive

How many courses at University of Arkansas align with each career direction. More relevant courses mean better preparation for your target career.

Public Policy & Government 1

PUBP 6040V: Special Topics in Public Policy

Biotechnology & Genetics 1

CEMB 5900V: Special Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology

Physics & Astrophysics 1

PHYS 205H: 4. Topics covered include electricity, magnetism, light and geometric optics

Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at University of Arkansas

Highest-Earning Majors

Computer Science

$75,000/yr

Engineering

$72,000/yr

Mathematics & Statistics

$62,000/yr

Lowest-Earning Majors

Visual & Performing Arts

$34,000/yr

Family & Consumer Sciences

$35,000/yr

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

$35,000/yr

Popular Majors at University of Arkansas

The most popular fields of study, ranked by the number of degrees awarded.

Business/Marketing

29.9%

Health Professions

9.6%

Engineering

8.2%

Communication

6.1%

Social Sciences

5.8%

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University of Arkansas Majors FAQs

What are the most popular majors at University of Arkansas?

University of Arkansas's most popular majors by share of degrees awarded are: Business/Marketing (29.9%), Health Professions (9.6%), Engineering (8.2%). The full ranking by graduate salary is in the table above.

Which major at University of Arkansas pays the most?

The highest-earning major at University of Arkansas is Computer Science, with a median 4-year-out salary of $75,000 — well above the school-wide median of $58,191.

Are some majors at University of Arkansas harder to get into than others?

Yes. University of Arkansas's overall acceptance rate is 71.7%, but selective programs (computer science, business, engineering, nursing) often admit at lower rates than the school-wide average. Check program-specific admission stats where available.

Should I pick my major based on salary at University of Arkansas?

Salary should be one factor, not the only one. Major choice impacts earnings (engineering and CS typically lead) but career fit, course interest, and graduation-rate within the major also matter. The salary table above shows the median pay by program at University of Arkansas.

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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Arkansas is not affiliated with DeepColleges.