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

Texarkana, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,958 to $18,188 per year for indexed programs. Texarkana has a population of about 29,343. 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 the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Texarkana

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Texarkana. Distances are calculated from Texarkana city center.

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

Computer Science 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.

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

Other Texarkana-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Texarkana, TX – 5.0 mi away (80,888 pop)
• Marshall, TX – 65.5 mi away (22,014 pop)
• Bossier City, LA – 66.0 mi away (68,485 pop)
• Shreveport, LA – 68.1 mi away (291,749 pop)
• Longview, TX – 77.4 mi away (100,852 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Texarkana. The closest is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, AR (27.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henderson State University (72.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Texarkana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Texarkana are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,650), Software Developer ($116,490), Computer Network Architect ($110,400). 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 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 Texarkana an affordable place to study computer science?

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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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.