Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Texarkana, AR (2026)

Texarkana, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $35,500 to $48,206 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 cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Texarkana

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

#1

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

Hope, AR 27.1 miles from Texarkana BOC Score49.9
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#2

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA 65.2 miles from Texarkana BOC Score42.3
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#3

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA 70.6 miles from Texarkana BOC Score47.4
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#4

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Camden, AR 74.7 miles from Texarkana BOC Score54.0
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#5

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 79.3 miles from Texarkana BOC Score50.0
Published tuition$35,500 - $48,206
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity 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)
Information Security Analyst$103,490AR statewide$123,202
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$76,020Texarkana, TX-AR$90,500
Computer Network Architect$110,400AR statewide$131,429
Computer Systems Analyst$90,640Texarkana, TX-AR$107,905
Computer and Information Systems Manager$128,650Texarkana, TX-AR$153,155
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,460AR statewide$70,786
Computer User Support Specialist$48,520Texarkana, TX-AR$57,762

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
Cybersecurity-related employment in Miller County10 workers, 6 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Texarkana, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity 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 LeTourneau University (79.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Texarkana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Texarkana are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,650), Computer Network Architect ($110,400), Information Security Analyst ($103,490). 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 cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity?

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.