University of Central Arkansas
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Best Online Computer Science Programs in Conway, AR (2026)
Conway, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Conway has a population of about 66,288. Median household income is $58,461 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $129,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Conway
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Conway. Distances are calculated from Conway city center.
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 Conway. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
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University of Arkansas Grantham
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University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
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Online programsYes
Strayer University-Arkansas
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Conway
Conway 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $104,070 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $116,409 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $87,875 |
| Computer Network Architect | $124,820 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $139,620 |
| Database Administrator | $89,990 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $100,660 |
| Database Architect | $121,490 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $135,895 |
| Information Security Analyst | $94,070 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $105,224 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $61,510 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $68,803 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $56,620 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $63,333 |
| Web Developer | $60,010 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $67,125 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $54,990 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $61,510 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $129,700 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $145,078 |
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.
Conway at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,288 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,461 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Faulkner County | 225 workers, 46 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Conway-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Sherwood, AR – 21.6 mi away (30,657 pop)
- Jacksonville, AR – 23.5 mi away (28,518 pop)
- North Little Rock, AR – 24.2 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Little Rock, AR – 25.0 mi away (442,554 pop)
- Cabot, AR – 26.0 mi away (25,797 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Conway, AR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Conway. The closest is University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Arkansas (25.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Conway?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Conway are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($129,700), Computer Network Architect ($124,820), Database Architect ($121,490). 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 Conway?
Sherwood, AR is 21.6 miles from Conway 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 Conway an affordable place to study computer science?
Conway’s median household income of $58,461 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Conway 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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Data verified: June 11, 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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