Best Chemistry Schools Near North Little Rock, AR (2026)

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

North Little Rock, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $9,412 to $22,519 per year for indexed programs. North Little Rock has a population of about 64,504. Median household income is $51,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemical Engineers at a median $102,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to North Little Rock

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer chemistry programs near North Little Rock, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock. 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

Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR 4.0 miles from North Little Rock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,427
Avg net price $14,224/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 7.0 miles from North Little Rock
  • 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

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#3

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 24.0 miles from North Little Rock
  • 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

#4

Hendrix College

Conway, AR 25.0 miles from North Little Rock
  • 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

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#5

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR 39.2 miles from North Little Rock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 41%
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,550
Avg net price $12,653/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,412
Out‑of‑state$17,992
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Harding University

Searcy, AR 43.3 miles from North Little Rock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,876
Avg net price $22,130/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 62.1 miles from North Little Rock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,766
Avg net price $12,970/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,674
Out‑of‑state$14,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR 64.8 miles from North Little Rock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,673
Avg net price $22,409/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Chemistry Wages Near North Little Rock

North Little Rock is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). 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)
Chemists $57,970 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $64,843
Biochemists and Biophysicists $82,390 AR statewide $92,159
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $64,720 AR statewide $72,394
Chemical Technicians $46,330 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $51,823
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $82,720 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $92,528
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,010 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $72,718
Chemical Engineers $102,590 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $114,754
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,480 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $67,651

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.

North Little Rock at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 64,504 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,236 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near North Little Rock, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near North Little Rock. The closest is Philander Smith University in Little Rock, AR (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (39.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near North Little Rock?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near North Little Rock are: Chemical Engineers ($102,590), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($82,720), Biochemists and Biophysicists ($82,390). 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 Sherwood instead of North Little Rock?

Sherwood, AR is 5.2 miles from North Little Rock and has its own set of local chemistry programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is North Little Rock an affordable place to study chemistry?

North Little Rock’s median household income of $51,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for North Little Rock:

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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