Bentonville’s Exceptional Workforce
Discover a Growing Community Fueled by Education and Innovation.
Our Dynamic Workforce
Bentonville boasts a dynamic and highly-educated workforce. Find cutting-edge expertise and strategic leadership here.
Workforce Stats
2.3% Unemployment Rate, Not Seasonally Adjusted
US, 3.9% | US Bureau of Labor Statistics, August 2023
Top 1.5% of School Districts in the Nation
Niche, 2024
51% of Adults in Bentonville Have a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
US Census Bureau, 2021
Growing Industries in Bentonville
Management, Business, Finance
5.7% higher than the national average. | Best Places, 2023
Engineering, Computers, Science
8.1% higher than the national average. | Best Places, 2023
A Young, Growing, Educated Workforce
32 Median Age,
Which is Seven Years Lower Than the US Median
US Census Bureau, 2021
51% of Adults in Bentonville Have a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
US Census Bureau, 2021
Rooting your business in Bentonville is a strategic move toward a prosperous future. With cultural attractions, natural beauty and unmatched quality of living, Bentonville’s population continues to expand, with a population growth rate of +166.4% since 2000 (US Census Bureau, 2023).
Ignite Professional Studies
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Business Landscape
We also continue to invest in the next generation of Bentonville’s workforce with personalized educational initiatives like Ignite Professional Studies. Ignite is a program for 11th and 12th-grade students to gain valuable work-based learning experience, industry-valued credentials and high-quality classroom instruction across nine different career areas.
Northwest Arkansas Community College, located in Bentonville, provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding communities. The college offers a full range of certificates and associate degrees in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, engineering, construction and more.
The University of Arkansas’ Global Campus in Bentonville provides educational enrichment opportunities to Northwest Arkansas and beyond. In addition to professional education and certification programs, the Bentonville location offers meeting space and customized training for groups, organizations and companies.
The University of Arkansas is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public research universities and best values. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University as having “the highest level of research,” placing it among the top 3% of colleges and universities nationwide. The University’s college and schools boast many rankings, including the Sam M. Walton College of Business, which is ranked as the 25th best undergrad business school in the US (US News Best Colleges Report, 2024). Additionally, the Supply Chain Management undergraduate program is ranked #1 in North America (Gartner, 2022), while the same graduate program is ranked #2 in North America (Gartner, 2022).
The University of Arkansas’ Global Campus Executive Center
The University of Arkansas
Innovation Thrives Here
Bentonville has become a beacon of creativity and forward-thinking. Here, innovation isn’t limited to specific organizations; it exists throughout our community. Our dedication to entrepreneurship encourages business leaders to push boundaries, explore uncharted territories and transform ideas into reality.
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