Best Online Computer Science Programs in Russellville, AR (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Russellville, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,508 to $21,536 per year for indexed programs. Russellville has a population of about 29,057. Median household income is $48,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $127,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Russellville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Russellville. Distances are calculated from Russellville 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 Russellville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 1.2 miles from Russellville BOC Score58.4
Published tuition$8,508 - $21,536
Online programsYes

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#2

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

Morrilton, AR 24.2 miles from Russellville BOC Score39.1
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#3

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 40.8 miles from Russellville BOC Score45.7
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#4

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR 53.6 miles from Russellville BOC Score40.3
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#5

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR 56.9 miles from Russellville BOC Score49.0
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Online programsYes

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

Computer Science Wages Near Russellville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Software Developer$104,490
Computer Systems Analyst$81,760
Computer Network Architect$110,400
Database Administrator$82,480
Database Architect$104,070
Information Security Analyst$103,490
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,460
Computer User Support Specialist$46,360
Web Developer$50,550
Web and Digital Interface DesignerN/A
Computer and Information Systems Manager$127,220

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.

Russellville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,057Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,708Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Pope County24 workers, 7 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Russellville, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Russellville. The closest is Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas Grantham (56.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Arkansas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($127,220), Computer Network Architect ($110,400), Software Developer ($104,490). Wages for Russellville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Conway instead of Russellville?

Conway, AR is 40.2 miles from Russellville 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 Russellville an affordable place to study computer science?

Russellville’s median household income of $48,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Russellville 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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