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Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas

2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas

6 Colleges
$34,404 Avg Salary
$22,812 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 9th in Arkansas. In fact, 973 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Arkansas to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Colleges.

Top Arkansas Schools for an Associate in Computer & Information Sciences

Our 2023 rankings named NorthWest Arkansas Community College the best school in Arkansas for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public school with a small student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. UAFS is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Fort Smith.

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#4

Bryan University

Rogers, AR

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bryan University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Bryan University is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Rogers.

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#5

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas Tech University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the remote town of Russellville, ATU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Little Rock.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,558
West Virginia 1,446
Mississippi 750
South Carolina 1,509
Florida 9,003
Virginia 7,392
Alabama 1,799
Kentucky 3,926
Georgia 8,045
Tennessee 1,795
Louisiana 1,193

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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