Best Data Science Schools Near West Memphis, AR (2026)

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

West Memphis, Arkansas has 4 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $31,000 to $48,038 per year for indexed programs. West Memphis has a population of about 24,147. Median household income is $41,860 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $125,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to West Memphis

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

Graduation rate 68%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,876

Avg net price $22,130/yr

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Contact

915 E. Market Ave. Searcy, AR 72149-5615
(501) 279-4000
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Key stats

Retention rate: 87%
Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDS College Scorecard

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

Contact

2300 Highland Road Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 307-7000
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Key stats

Retention rate: 70%
Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDS College Scorecard

Data Science Wages Near West Memphis

West Memphis is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). 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	$102,220	Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$110,868
Statisticians	$111,690	Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$121,139
Operations Research Analysts	$83,120	Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$90,152
Software Developers	$125,580	Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$136,204
Actuaries	N/A	AR statewide	–
Database Architects	$124,080	Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$134,577
Computer Systems Analysts	$100,640	Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$109,154
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$71,600	Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$77,657

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.

West Memphis at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	24,147	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$41,860	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	14.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	92.2 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other West Memphis-Area Cities With Data Science Programs

Memphis, TN – 13.0 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
Horn Lake, MS – 16.3 mi away (27,042 pop)
Southaven, MS – 18.7 mi away (53,214 pop)
Bartlett, TN – 22.2 mi away (58,622 pop)
Olive Branch, MS – 23.9 mi away (36,699 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near West Memphis, AR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering data science programs near West Memphis. The closest is Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN (12.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lyon College (91.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles near West Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near West Memphis are: Software Developers ($125,580), Database Architects ($124,080), Statisticians ($111,690). 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 Memphis instead of West Memphis?

Memphis, TN is 13.0 miles from West Memphis 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 West Memphis an affordable place to study data science?

West Memphis’s median household income of $41,860 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Memphis 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 West Memphis

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

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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