Shorter College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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287
students enrolled
56
degrees and certificates a year
13%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,060
average net price a year
Tuition $4,800
$15,710
median earnings, 6 years after entry
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 52% | 29 |
| Business & management | 20% | 11 |
| Security & protective services | 14% | 8 |
| Family & consumer sciences | 7% | 4 |
| Philosophy & religion | 5% | 3 |
AI and data programs
Shorter College 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 Shorter College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pulaski County, where the college is.
298
open professional jobs
37
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
5 jobs
3.8%
unemployment in Pulaski County
2026-09 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier
$60,385
median household income
Pulaski County
44%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, security & protective services, which lead to finance (39 open), sales (39 open), operations (44 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (11 open), strategy (2 open).
Hiring most: Bank OZK (18), State of Arkansas (16), Simmons Bank (10), Arkansas Children's (8), Arkansas Children's (7), University of Arkansas at Little Rock (7), Amazon (6), Arkansas Electric Cooperative (6).
What they hire for: Operations (44), Finance (39), Sales (39), Engineering (35), Clinical (22), Human Resources (11). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board, Little Rock Workforce Development Board.
- Arkansas Workforce Center at Little RockLittle Rock · 501-682-0228 · 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday
- Arkansas Workforce Center at North Little Rock Pulaski CountyNorth Little Rock · 501-376-4119 · 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Shorter College?
- Shorter College enrolls about 287 students and is a private nonprofit 2-year institution in N Little Rock, Arkansas. It awards about 56 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Shorter College?
- 13% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Shorter College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $15,710 six years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Shorter College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Shorter College 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 Shorter College?
- 298 open professional jobs are listed in Pulaski County, 37 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Bank OZK has the most openings.
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