Five of the Top 20 Fastest Growing Occupations in Arkansas, including the Top 2, are in the Information Technology (IT) Industry. These expanding occupations are followed by Oil, Gas and Mining Operators that join related careers in Logistics, Hazardous Materials Moving, and Materials Engineering. Helathcare jobs in Arkansas are largely grouped around Research Science, Forensics, and Psychiatry. Sales, Marketing, and Collections will offer numerous employment positions through the next decade, as will Residential Advisors (RAs on residential campuses) and Training and Development Managers on the Top 20 list of fast-growing Arkansas Jobs.

The Top 20 Employers in Arkansas, with Number of Workers employed yearly.

• 1 WAL-MART STORES INC 10,000+
• 2 UNIVERSITY OF AR-RADIOLOGY 9,700
• 3 UAMS MEDICAL CTR 9,000
• 4 MEDICAL COLLEGE PHYSICIANS GRP 8,800
• 5 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 8,800
• 6 UNIVERSITY-ARKANSAS MED SCIENCES 8,800
• 7 O K INDUSTRIES INC 5,500
• 8 SAM'S CLUB 5,000
• 9 WHIRLPOOL CORP 4,500
• 10 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS 4,008
• 11 HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DEPT 3,833
• 12 AMEDISTAF 3,200
• 13 ST VINCENT INFIRMARY MEDICAL 3,000
• 14 TYSON FOODS INC 3,000
• 15 US VETERANS MEDICAL CTR 3,000
• 16 SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR 2,700
• 17 ALLTEL CORP 2,500
• 18 ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY 2,200
• 19 WASHINGTON REGIONAL MED CTR 2,001
• 20 ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 2,000

Highlights of Selected Largest Employers

Wal-Mart Stores Located in Bentonville, AR, this big box giant employs over 10,000 people. They promote form within and report that 76% of their unit management began working in hourly jobs at Wal-Mart.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is committed ongoing professional development for their Team Members. They are currently recruiting and employing a widely diverse employee pool in large numbers of new job openings.

ALLTEL Corp. promotes from within to help people establish long-term careers and encourages fun at work in a business-casual environment. Employees here are happy and productive.

St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center promotes abundant employee participation and ensures their safety and well-being.

Whirlpool Corp. is the global leader in manufacturer and marketing of home appliances.

American Greetings Corp. is hiring for people who are self-motivated, dedicated and creative team players.

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Arkansas Baptist College: Little Rock, AR

Arkansas State University: Jonesboro

• Arkansas State University: Beebe
• Arkansas State University: Mountain Home
• Arkansas State University: Newport

Arkansas Tech University: Russellville

Black River Technical College: Pocahontas

Central Baptist College: Conway, Arkansas

Harding University: Searcy

Henderson State University: Arkadelphia

Hendrix College: Conway

John Brown University: Siloam Springs

Lyon College: Batesville

National Park Community College: Hot Springs

North Arkansas College: Harrison

Ouachita Baptist University: Arkadelphia

Ouachita Technical College: Malvern

Ozarka College: Melbourne, Arkansas

Philander Smith College: Little Rock

Pulaski Technical College: North Little Rock

Southeast Arkansas College: Pine Bluff

Southern Arkansas University: Magnolia

• Technical Branch: E. Camden

University of Arkansas: Fayetteville, Pine Bluff, Fort Smith, Little rock, Monticello

University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute: Little Rock

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture: Little Rock

University of Arkansas Community Colleges

• Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas: De Queen
• Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas: Helena
• University of Arkansas Community College: Batesville
• University of Arkansas Community College: Hope
• University of Arkansas Community College: Morrilton

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: Little Rock

University of Central Arkansas: Conway

University of the Ozarks: Clarksville

Williams Baptist College: Walnut Ridge