2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate 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 Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Arkansas to see which ones offered the best value graduate certificate programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Arkansas Schools for Affordable Quality for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Computer & Information Sciences
Our analysis found University of Arkansas to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Arkansas. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at UARK are $9,018 a year.
UARK did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at A-State are $6,422 a year.
A-State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer and information sciences schools in Arkansas. UA Little Rock is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Little Rock.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at UA Little Rock are $7,594 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UA Little Rock is ranked #5 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Arkansas.
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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 |
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Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors for Computer & Information Sciences
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 3 schools only.
- 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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