Best Anthropology Schools Near Texarkana, AR (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Texarkana, Arkansas is home to about 29,343 residents. Median household income is $47,930 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropologists and Archeologists at a median $62,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Texarkana

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Texarkana, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Texarkana city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Texarkana. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 130.0 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,265
Avg net price $17,248/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,748
Out‑of‑state$22,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 143.5 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,938
Avg net price $16,511/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Hendrix College

Conway, AR 145.2 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,376
Avg net price $24,149/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 182.2 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,191
Avg net price $18,209/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,104
Out‑of‑state$29,966
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lyon College

Batesville, AR 210.6 miles from Texarkana
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
27.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,232
Avg net price $19,616/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,000
Out‑of‑state$31,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas anthropology page.

Anthropology Wages Near Texarkana

Texarkana is part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area (BLS area code 45500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $62,160 AR statewide $74,000
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary N/A AR statewide –
Archivists $58,560 AR statewide $69,714
Curators $53,870 AR statewide $64,131
Museum Technicians and Conservators $41,280 AR statewide $49,143
Social Science Research Assistants N/A AR statewide –
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $48,510 Texarkana, TX-AR $57,750

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Texarkana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,343 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,930 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 84.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Texarkana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Texarkana are: Anthropologists and Archeologists ($62,160), Archivists ($58,560), Curators ($53,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Texarkana instead of Texarkana?

Texarkana, TX is 5.0 miles from Texarkana and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Texarkana an affordable place to study anthropology?

Texarkana’s median household income of $47,930 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Texarkana while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Texarkana

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Texarkana:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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