2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate 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.
The Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Arkansas to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate 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 an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Computer & Information Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named NorthWest Arkansas Community College the best value school in Arkansas for computer and information sciences students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
NWACC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,096 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, NWACC is ranked #2 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Arkansas.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer and information sciences schools in Arkansas. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UA Pulaski Tech are $5,670 a year.
UA Pulaski Tech not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Undergraduate Certificate 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.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Arkansas Tech University is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Russellville, ATU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
ATU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,900 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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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 4 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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