Best Cybercrime & Digital Forensics Schools Near Paragould, AR

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Paragould, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs, with tuition ranging from $13,920 to $48,038 per year for indexed programs. Paragould has a population of about 29,940. Median household income is $56,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning cybercrime-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $103,490 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybercrime Schools to Paragould

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, AR 34.9 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,169
Avg net price $5,375/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

Batesville, AR 64.2 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,706
Avg net price $8,044/yr
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  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Harding University

Searcy, AR 88.0 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
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: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Arkansas State University-Beebe

Beebe, AR 103.1 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,603
Avg net price $11,698/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,336
Out‑of‑state$5,232
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  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Helena, AR 104.5 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,552
Avg net price $4,848/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Mountain Home, AR 106.1 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,238
Avg net price $8,847/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,312
Out‑of‑state$4,776
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 128.4 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,938
Avg net price $16,511/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 133.5 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,722
Avg net price $14,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybercrime Wages Near Paragould

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$103,490
Detective and Criminal Investigator$54,500
Computer Systems Analyst$81,760

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.

Paragould at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,940Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,181Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybercrime schools are near Paragould, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs near Paragould. The closest is Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville, AR (34.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Tennessee (76.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybercrime roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybercrime-related roles in Arkansas are: Information Security Analyst ($103,490), Computer Systems Analyst ($81,760), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($54,500). Wages for Paragould workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jonesboro instead of Paragould?

Jonesboro, AR is 18.7 miles from Paragould and has its own set of local cybercrime programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Paragould an affordable place to study cybercrime?

Paragould’s median household income of $56,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paragould 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 Paragould

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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