Best Online Education Programs in West Memphis, AR (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

West Memphis, Arkansas has 2 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $13,840 to $18,448 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $105,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to West Memphis

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near West Memphis. Distances are calculated from West Memphis 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 West Memphis. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS 49.9 miles from West Memphis BOC Score23.0
Published tuition$13,840 - $18,448
Online programs--

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#2

Union University

Jackson, TN 84.0 miles from West Memphis BOC Score58.6
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

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

Education 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$62,230Memphis, TN-MS-AR$67,495
Elementary School Teacher$61,510Memphis, TN-MS-AR$66,714
Middle School Teacher$58,380Memphis, TN-MS-AR$63,319
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$74,640Memphis, TN-MS-AR$80,954
Education Administrator, K-12$98,390Memphis, TN-MS-AR$106,714
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$105,080Memphis, TN-MS-AR$113,970
Tutor$49,640Memphis, TN-MS-AR$53,839
Educational and Career Counselor$65,290Memphis, TN-MS-AR$70,813

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

MetricValueSource
Population24,147Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,860Census 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
Education-related employment in Crittenden County97 workers, 4 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near West Memphis, AR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near West Memphis. The closest is Rust College in Holly Springs, MS (49.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Union University (84.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near West Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near West Memphis are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($105,080), Education Administrator, K-12 ($98,390), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($74,640). 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 education 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 education?

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

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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.

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