Best Online Computer Science Programs in Bella Vista, AR (2026)

Bella Vista, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $9,748 to $28,772 per year for indexed programs. Bella Vista has a population of about 30,935. Median household income is $85,932 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $141,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Bella Vista

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Bella Vista, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR 25.0 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score 64.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,907
Avg net price $20,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 26.1 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR 75.0 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score 63.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,102
Avg net price $10,574/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 103.0 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score 58.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 96

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 139.8 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,938
Avg net price $16,511/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR 159.4 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score 49.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,496
Avg net price $8,370/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 162.2 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Strayer University-Arkansas

Little Rock, AR 163.6 miles from Bella Vista BOC Score 18.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 10%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Bella Vista

Bella Vista is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area (BLS area code 22220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$105,130Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$115,022
Computer Systems Analyst$94,860Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$103,786
Computer Network Architect$111,930Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$122,462
Database Administrator$81,300Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$88,950
Database Architect$104,070Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$113,862
Information Security Analyst$106,200Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$116,193
Computer Network Support Specialist$62,330Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$68,195
Computer User Support Specialist$47,400Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$51,860
Web Developer$54,120Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$59,212
Web and Digital Interface Designer$57,640Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$63,063
Computer and Information Systems Manager$141,940Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$155,295

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.


Bella Vista at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,935Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,932Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Benton County1,652 workers, 270 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Bella Vista, AR?

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bella Vista are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Bella Vista?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Bella Vista are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($141,940), Computer Network Architect ($111,930), Information Security Analyst ($106,200). 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 Bentonville instead of Bella Vista?

Bentonville, AR is 7.9 miles from Bella Vista and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bella Vista an affordable place to study computer science?

Bella Vista’s median household income of $85,932 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.