Arkansas · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Arkansas, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
20
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
981
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$29,431
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
12
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,423
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1John Brown University
Siloam Springs Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,2943472%$20,325$26,544
2University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,5224942%$28,646
3University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,86626071%$24,463
4Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,4263149%$20,408
5University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,8533238%$22,500
6University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,43111754%$24,974
7Harding University
Searcy Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,2192369%$19,423$27,000
8Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,19819855%$22,222
9University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,486940%
10Arkansas Tech University
Russellville Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,2137549%$23,910

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
510
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$107,820
Jonesboro, AR

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
avg · 510 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$66,580 avg · 220 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$101,380 avg · 90 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Arkansas.

Which Psychology program in Arkansas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), John Brown University tops the list at $35,294. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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