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

#1

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR 45.0 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 40.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,386
Avg net price $14,027/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 72.1 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 29.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,459
Avg net price $23,405/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 130.0 miles from Texarkana 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

#4

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR 132.4 miles from Texarkana 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Strayer University-Arkansas

Little Rock, AR 133.9 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 18.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 10%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR 136.3 miles from Texarkana 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 137.3 miles from Texarkana 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

#8

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 143.4 miles from Texarkana 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

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$116,490Texarkana, TX-AR$138,679
Computer Systems Analyst$90,640Texarkana, TX-AR$107,905
Computer Network Architect$110,400AR statewide$131,429
Database Administrator$82,480AR statewide$98,190
Database Architect$104,070AR statewide$123,893
Information Security Analyst$103,490AR statewide$123,202
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,460AR statewide$70,786
Computer User Support Specialist$48,520Texarkana, TX-AR$57,762
Web Developer$50,550AR statewide$60,179
Web and Digital Interface DesignerN/AAR statewide
Computer and Information Systems Manager$128,650Texarkana, TX-AR$153,155

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

MetricValueSource
Population29,343Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,930Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)84.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Miller County10 workers, 3 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Texarkana 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 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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Other Programs Available in Texarkana

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

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.