Best Digital Marketing Schools Near West Memphis, AR (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

West Memphis, Arkansas has 4 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $25,082 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 digital marketing-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $132,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to West Memphis

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital marketing 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.

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

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#1

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 54.8 miles from West Memphis
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,617
Avg net price $12,366/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,090
Out‑of‑state$14,522
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Harding University

Searcy, AR 86.4 miles from West Memphis
  • 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

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#3

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 121.6 miles from West Memphis
  • 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

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 166.1 miles from West Memphis
  • 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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#5

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 177.3 miles from West Memphis
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
29.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,459
Avg net price $23,405/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR 178.1 miles from West Memphis
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,653
Avg net price $10,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 232.2 miles from West Memphis
  • 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

#8

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR 236.0 miles from West Memphis
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,102
Avg net price $10,574/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Marketing 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)
Marketing Managers $132,540 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $143,753
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,600 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $77,657
Web and Digital Interface Designers $62,460 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $67,744
Advertising and Promotions Managers $104,000 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $112,798
Public Relations Specialists $61,000 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $66,161
Writers and Authors $58,480 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,427
Advertising Sales Agents $40,560 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,991
Web Developers $79,690 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $86,432

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near West Memphis, AR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near West Memphis. The closest is Visible Music College in Memphis, TN (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harding University (86.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles near West Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles near West Memphis are: Marketing Managers ($132,540), Advertising and Promotions Managers ($104,000), Web Developers ($79,690). 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 digital marketing 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 digital marketing?

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 7, 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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