Best Online Engineering Programs in Texarkana, AR (2026)

Texarkana, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $4,958 to $18,188 per year for indexed programs. Texarkana has a population of about 29,343. Median household income is $47,930 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $140,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Texarkana

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

#1

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

Hope, AR 27.1 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 49.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,162
Avg net price $9,270/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Camden, AR 74.7 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 54.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,376
Avg net price $9,018/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

South Arkansas College

El Dorado, AR 78.3 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 49.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,521
Avg net price $7,486/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

Mena, AR 80.8 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 40.1
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,037
Avg net price $4,842/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Malvern, AR 93.7 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 53.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,374
Avg net price $8,070/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southeast Arkansas College

Pine Bluff, AR 125.0 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 35.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,603
Avg net price $19,038/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR 126.1 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 38.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 41%
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,550
Avg net price $12,653/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,412
Out‑of‑state$17,992
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR 126.3 miles from Texarkana BOC Score 49.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,902
Avg net price $14,287/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,292
Out‑of‑state$14,857
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering Wages Near Texarkana

Texarkana is part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area (BLS area code 45500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$80,780Texarkana, TX-AR$96,167
Electrical Engineer$103,380Texarkana, TX-AR$123,071
Mechanical Engineer$106,330Texarkana, TX-AR$126,583
Chemical Engineer$105,270AR statewide$125,321
Aerospace Engineer$102,040AR statewide$121,476
Biomedical Engineer$67,850AR statewide$80,774
Environmental Engineer$85,280AR statewide$101,524
Architectural and Engineering Manager$140,600AR statewide$167,381

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.


Texarkana at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,343Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,930Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)84.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Texarkana, AR?

Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Texarkana are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Texarkana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Texarkana are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($140,600), Mechanical Engineer ($106,330), Chemical Engineer ($105,270). 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 Texarkana instead of Texarkana?

Texarkana, TX is 5.0 miles from Texarkana and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Texarkana an affordable place to study engineering?

Texarkana’s median household income of $47,930 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Texarkana 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 Texarkana

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.