Central Arkansas Colleges Provide Opportunity to Reinvent Yourself
If you're relocating for reasons other than work, why not reinvent yourself?
No matter what type of career you're interested in, the colleges and universities throughout central Arkansas likely have a corresponding degree field. On top of that, several of them make it easy to work with night classes and independent study.
Of course, these institutions also offer the total "college experience," so if you've got college-aged children who'd like to stay near you, they won't have to miss out on anything. Arkansas is big on furthering the education of its people, so make sure to apply for the abundance of scholarships out there.
And if you're 60 or older, don't worry about the cost â" all public colleges and universities here give you free tuition if you take for-credit courses.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
While traditionally thought of as metropolitan university mainly geared toward non-traditional students, UALR is transforming and growing. Night classes are popular among working professionals in town, and there's even an executive MBA program. However, several of the college's 12,000-plus students take classes full-time.
University of Central Arkansas
Located in Conway, UCA is the second-largest university in the state. As such, it has 160 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs and more than 140 student organizations. The university became an NCAA Division I school in 2006, which helped fuel enrollment growth.
The largest and fastest growing two-year college in Arkansas, Pulaski Tech's 80-plus associate degree and certificate programs are designed for students who plan to enter the workforce or transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete bachelor's degrees. Several campuses are located throughout the area.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Chances are if you've got the background to go to UAMS, thatâs why you came here. UAMS has 2,538 students in six academic units and more than 733 resident physicians completing their training. It's one of the state's largest employers and is known worldwide for is groundbreaking research.
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
The only graduate school in the nation offering a Master of Public Service degree, the Clinton School helps students gain knowledge and experience to further their careers in the areas of nonprofit, governmental, volunteer or private sector work. The quaint campus is adjacent to the Clinton Presidential Center.
This global universityâs first central Arkansas campus opened in 1975 in Jacksonville. In 1986, Webster opened a second campus in Little Rock. Considered the largest MBA program in Arkansas in terms of enrollment, the Little Rock campus maintains administrative services, classroom and computer facilities, and a learning resource center.
University of Arkansas Bowen School of Law
With a student body of approximately 440, the Bowen School has one of the lowest student/faculty ratios of any law school, at 15:1. Students can choose between a full-time, three-year program of day classes or a part-time, four-year program of night classes. A dual JD/MBA program is also offered.
Recognized by the Princeton Review as one of the country's best institutions for undergraduate education, Hendrix is a private school affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Although the student body only numbers about 1,350, it's a diverse group hailing from from 41 states and 13 countries.
Owned and operated by the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas, this institution focuses on educating the whole person â" intellectually, physically, and spiritually. With an enrollment of less than 1,000, this is one of the smallest colleges in central Arkansas.
