Arkansas Tech University
Published tuition$8,508 - $21,536
Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in North Little Rock, AR (2026)
North Little Rock, Arkansas has 3 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $8,508 to $21,536 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $87,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to North Little Rock
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near North Little Rock. Distances are calculated from North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Henderson State University
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Online programsYes
University of the Ozarks
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas education page.
Education 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $60,480 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $67,651 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,580 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $65,526 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $68,266 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $74,500 | AR statewide | $83,333 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $87,270 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $97,617 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $78,240 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $87,517 |
| Tutor | $30,830 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $34,485 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $61,660 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $68,971 |
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 |
| Education-related employment in Pulaski County | 4,941 workers, 216 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other North Little Rock-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Sherwood, AR – 5.2 mi away (30,657 pop)
- Little Rock, AR – 7.9 mi away (442,554 pop)
- Jacksonville, AR – 9.2 mi away (28,518 pop)
- Cabot, AR – 18.0 mi away (25,797 pop)
- Bryant, AR – 18.4 mi away (20,005 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near North Little Rock, AR?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near North Little Rock. The closest is Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR (61.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of the Ozarks (84.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near North Little Rock?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near North Little Rock are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($87,270), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($78,240), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($74,500). 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 education 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 education?
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.
Learn More About Education Programs
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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.