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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

7 Colleges
$11,346 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$51,451 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arkansas. With 233 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Arkansas to see which ones offered the best value 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.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
$9,574 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UARK are $9,574 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UARK is ranked #3 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Arkansas.

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$9,563 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Central Arkansas. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. UCA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Conway.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UCA are $9,563 a year.

UCA also took the #4 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas rankings.

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$7,130 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at A-State are $7,130 per year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, A-State is ranked #5 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Arkansas.

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#4

Harding University

Searcy, AR
$22,230 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Harding University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Arkansas. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Harding undergraduate students pay an average of $22,230 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Harding did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas list.

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$9,512 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. 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.

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#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR
$7,900 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Arkansas Tech University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the town of Russellville, ATU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ATU are $7,900 per year.

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#7

Strayer University - Arkansas

Little Rock, AR
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Strayer University - Arkansas did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, Strayer University - Arkansas is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Arkansas are $13,515 per year.

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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
Mississippi 75
Florida 1,828
North Carolina 1,441
Virginia 1,635
Tennessee 387
Georgia 3,307
South Carolina 148
Louisiana 171
West Virginia 250
Kentucky 2,704
Alabama 346

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817
Computer Systems Networking 720
Computer Programming 490
Other Computer & Information Sciences 443
Data Processing 205

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 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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