Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Bryant, AR (2026)

Bryant, Arkansas has 13 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $3,336 to $34,500 per year for indexed programs. Bryant has a population of about 21,125. Median household income is $83,219 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $100,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Bryant

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

#1

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 11.4 miles from Bryant 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

#2

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR 14.0 miles from Bryant 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

#3

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR 36.4 miles from Bryant BOC Score 38.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 41%
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,550
Avg net price $12,653/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,412
Out‑of‑state$17,992
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR 46.3 miles from Bryant BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,673
Avg net price $22,409/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 46.6 miles from Bryant 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

#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 59.5 miles from Bryant 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

#7

Harding University

Searcy, AR 61.4 miles from Bryant BOC Score 63.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,876
Avg net price $22,130/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR 80.7 miles from Bryant BOC Score 49.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,902
Avg net price $14,287/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,292
Out‑of‑state$14,857
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Crime Analysis Wages Near Bryant

Bryant 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$56,270Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$62,942
Forensic Science Technician$43,800Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$48,993
Statistician$100,620Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$112,550
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$54,840Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$61,342

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.


Bryant at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,125Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,219Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Bryant, AR?

Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Bryant. The closest is University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, AR (11.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas Tech University (59.5 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles near Bryant?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Bryant are: Statistician ($100,620), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($56,270), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($54,840). 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 Benton instead of Bryant?

Benton, AR is 5.3 miles from Bryant and has its own set of local crime analysis programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bryant an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Bryant’s median household income of $83,219 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bryant 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 Bryant

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

Data verified: August 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.