The mission of the Arkansas Research Center (ARC) is to provide educators, parents, policy makers, and researchers with relevant data to improve educational outcomes for students in Arkansas.

22%

of recent college graduates work in education services

$50,598

average salary of Arkansans 5 years after earning Master's Degree

29%

of Arkansans share the first and last name of another Arkansan.

$31,043

average salary of Arkansans 5 years after earning Associate's Degree

Using Data Driven Decision Management (DDDM), visual analytics, and cross agency longitudinal data sharing, we envision a state in which its resources are used efficiently and effectively to ensure educational and economic opportunity for all its people.

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Study: State pre-K cuts privilege gap
Cynthia Howell - 2013-05-11
Regardless of the Cost, College Still Matters
Adam Looney and Michael Greenstone - 2012-10-01
Data Transfer Instructions
J. Walker - 2013-05-08
Taking ACTION in Arkansas Now
Linda Nelson - 2013-03-01