About Arkansas

Workforce Potential

College Students

Arkansas has a strong commitment to higher education. Since the early 1980s, the state has greatly increased funding for merit-based financial aid programs and operating funds for the state's public universities and colleges. The commitment has paid off. Today, the college entry rate is on par with the rest of the nation.

Retirees

Arkansas is an obvious choice for those searching for a place to retire. The state's natural beauty, combined with the low cost of living, make Arkansas the retirement destination for people from all parts of the country. In fact, Arkansas consistently ranks as one of the top retirement states in the nation; all regions of the state have a larger percentage of residents 65 or older than the national average.

Second Income Earners and Part-Time Employees

All regions of the state also have a high proportion of households that support second income earners, indicating choice recruiting ground for businesses wanting to hire these people and/or part-time employees.