University of Central Arkansas: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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7,762
students enrolled
2,398
degrees and certificates a year
54%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$16,511
average net price a year
Tuition $7,140 in state, $14,280 out of state
$36,670
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$45,938
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 19% | 466 |
| Business & management | 18% | 430 |
| Education | 17% | 402 |
| Psychology | 6% | 153 |
| Visual & performing arts | 5% | 128 |
AI and data programs
University of Central Arkansas reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around University of Central Arkansas
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Faulkner County, where the college is.
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26
open professional jobs
3
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.3%
unemployment in Faulkner County
2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$65,071
median household income
Faulkner County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to finance (5 open), operations (4 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).
Hiring most: Acxiom (3), Snap-on (3), Acadia Healthcare Company (2), Arkansas Jobs (2), Acadia Healthcare (1), Brookdale Senior Living (1), cen.ai (1), Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (5), Finance (5), Operations (4), Administration (2), Data & Analytics (1), Executive Leadership (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board.
- Arkansas Workforce Center at ConwayConway · 501-730-9894 · 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro · 9,110 students
- Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville · 5,388 students
- University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock · 4,949 students
- University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith · 4,091 students
- University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock · 2,833 students
- Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia · 2,708 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Central Arkansas?
- University of Central Arkansas enrolls about 7,762 students and is a public 4-year institution in Conway, Arkansas. It awards about 2,398 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas?
- 54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Central Arkansas graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,670 six years after entry and $45,938 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Central Arkansas offer AI or data science degrees?
- University of Central Arkansas reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near University of Central Arkansas?
- 26 open professional jobs are listed in Faulkner County, 3 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Acxiom has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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