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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

9 Colleges
$9,048 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$51,451 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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.

The Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Arkansas to see which programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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.

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas

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

Best Arkansas Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer & Information Sciences

$4,096 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found NorthWest Arkansas Community College to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Arkansas. Located in the small city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at NWACC are $4,096 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, NWACC is ranked #4 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Arkansas.

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$5,670 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Arkansas. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA Pulaski Tech are $5,670 per year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at UA Pulaski Tech take out an average of $15,021 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
$9,574 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UARK are $9,574 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UARK take out $23,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

UARK also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas list, coming in at #1.

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$5,754 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. UAFS is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Fort Smith.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UAFS are $5,754 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UAFS take out is $22,893.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Report

$9,563 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 9 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Arkansas landed the # 5 spot on the list. UCA is a large public school located in the city of Conway.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCA are $9,563 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UCA take out $24,310 in student loans while working on their degree.

UCA also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at University of Central Arkansas Report

$7,130 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public school with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at A-State are $7,130 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from A-State carry an average student debtload of $21,500.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report

#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR
$7,900 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas Tech University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the remote town of Russellville, ATU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ATU are $7,900 a year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at ATU accumulate an average of around $23,690 in student debt.

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$9,512 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Little Rock.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UA Little Rock are $9,512 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UA Little Rock take out is $22,763.

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#9

Harding University

Searcy, AR
$22,230 Average Tuition & Fees

Harding University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Harding are $22,230 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Harding carry an average student debtload of $25,160.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Harding is ranked #2 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Arkansas.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 9 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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