University of Central Arkansas: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Central Arkansas at a glance

• 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

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.

• 24

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Faulkner County

  2026-09 · down 0.4 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 (4 open), sales (1 open), operations (5 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (2), Acxiom (1), Brookdale Senior Living (1), Cintas (1), Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (1), Future State (1), Future State Careers (1), International Paper (1).

What they hire for: Operations (5), Finance (4), Design (3), Engineering (3), Administration (2), Marketing (2). Operations 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.

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• Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro · 9,110 students
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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?

24 open professional jobs are listed in Faulkner County, 3 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology has the most openings.