Best Data Science Schools Near North Little Rock, AR (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

North Little Rock, Arkansas has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $31,000 to $44,978 per year for indexed programs. North Little Rock has a population of about 64,504. Median household income is $51,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $121,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to North Little Rock

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near North Little Rock, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock. 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

Harding University

Searcy, AR 43.3 miles from North Little Rock
  • 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

#2

Lyon College

Batesville, AR 77.0 miles from North Little Rock
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
27.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,232
Avg net price $19,616/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,000
Out‑of‑state$31,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near North Little Rock

North Little Rock 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $103,510 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $115,783
Statisticians $100,620 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $112,550
Operations Research Analysts $60,160 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $67,293
Software Developers $104,070 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $116,409
Actuaries N/A AR statewide –
Database Architects $121,490 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $135,895
Computer Systems Analysts $78,560 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $87,875
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,790 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $70,235

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.

North Little Rock at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 64,504 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,236 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.1% 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 data science schools are near North Little Rock, AR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs near North Little Rock. The closest is Harding University in Searcy, AR (43.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lyon College (77.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles near North Little Rock?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near North Little Rock are: Database Architects ($121,490), Software Developers ($104,070), Data Scientists ($103,510). 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 Sherwood instead of North Little Rock?

Sherwood, AR is 5.2 miles from North Little Rock and has its own set of local data science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is North Little Rock an affordable place to study data science?

North Little Rock’s median household income of $51,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for North Little Rock:

Data verified: September 5, 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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