Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Van Buren, AR (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Van Buren, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $8,674 to $29,966 per year for indexed programs. Van Buren has a population of about 23,545. Median household income is $59,420 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $114,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Van Buren

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Van Buren, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Van Buren 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 Van Buren. 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

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 44.1 miles from Van Buren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,191
Avg net price $18,209/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,104
Out‑of‑state$29,966
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 69.3 miles from Van Buren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.4 BOC Score
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: 118

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

Morrilton, AR 93.5 miles from Van Buren
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,924
Avg net price $8,725/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR 95.1 miles from Van Buren
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,444
Avg net price $12,720/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 109.9 miles from Van Buren
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Malvern, AR 113.9 miles from Van Buren
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,374
Avg net price $8,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR 122.7 miles from Van Buren
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,496
Avg net price $8,370/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 124.3 miles from Van Buren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
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: 84

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Van Buren

Van Buren is part of the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area (BLS area code 22900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $91,020 Fort Smith, AR-OK $105,960
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $73,620 Fort Smith, AR-OK $85,704
Computer Network Architect $114,270 Fort Smith, AR-OK $133,027
Computer Systems Analyst $38,020 Fort Smith, AR-OK $44,261
Computer and Information Systems Manager $114,760 Fort Smith, AR-OK $133,597
Computer Network Support Specialist $58,810 Fort Smith, AR-OK $68,463
Computer User Support Specialist $48,170 Fort Smith, AR-OK $56,077

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.

Van Buren at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,545 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,420 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Crawford County 41 workers, 12 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Van Buren, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Van Buren. The closest is Carl Albert State College in Poteau, OK (32.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester (86.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Van Buren?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Van Buren are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($114,760), Computer Network Architect ($114,270), Information Security Analyst ($91,020). 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 Fort Smith instead of Van Buren?

Fort Smith, AR is 6.9 miles from Van Buren 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 Van Buren an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Van Buren’s median household income of $59,420 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Van Buren 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 Van Buren

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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