Arkansas Accounting Schools

Arkansas has over 20 colleges and universities, many with excellent accounting schools. The number of accountants in Arkansas has declined since 2006, but the industry overall is expected to grow by 22 percent over the next seven years. In 2009, the median annual wage for accountants in Arkansas was $52,490.

Harding University
Searcy, AR
Carter College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

At Harding University’s undergraduate accounting program, students receive a faith-based business education designed to prepare them for leadership positions in their careers, churches, and communities.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
College of Business
Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers an undergraduate accounting program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in a variety of business fields. Accounting majors who plan their course load efficiently may qualify for professional credentials like the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
Department of Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Since 1907, the University of Central Arkansas has prided itself on providing a world-class education at an affordable price. The school’s accounting major is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in public, private and government accounting, and covers the theoretical and technical fundamentals of the discipline. The fact that University of Central Arkansas alumni frequently earn high scores on the CPA examination, points to the school’s efficiency and value.

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
College of Business
Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Arkansas State University’s undergraduate accounting program, housed in its College of Business, is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in accounting and related fields. With its emphasis on professional skills and experiential learning, Arkansas State provides an excellent foundation for professional credentials like the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
College of Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Major

Since 1959, accounting majors at Arkansas Tech University have been learning the skills and specialized knowledge necessary for successful careers in public, private, and nonprofit accounting, as well as for advanced education in the discipline.

At Accounting Careers for Dummies we have profiled the accounting programs at colleges across the US. Below is a list of profiles of Arkansas colleges:

Hendrix College

Hendrix College
Conway, AR
Department of Economics and Business
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

Located in Conway, Arkansas (which is nicknamed the City of Colleges due to its significant academic presence), Hendrix College offers a Bachelor of Arts in accounting.

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
Sam M. Walton College of Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Major

The University of Arkansas – Fayetteville offers a Bachelor of Science in business administration through its Walton College of Business. Designed to provide an in-depth, well-rounded business education that emphasizes the most current developments in the discipline, the accounting major prepares students for entry-level positions in areas like: