Best Entrepreneurship Schools Near Paragould, AR (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Paragould, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering entrepreneurship programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $25,082 per year for indexed programs. Paragould has a population of about 29,940. Median household income is $56,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning entrepreneurship-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $136,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Entrepreneurship Schools to Paragould

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer entrepreneurship programs near Paragould, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Paragould 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 Paragould. 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 17.1 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 128.4 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,938
Avg net price $16,511/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Strayer University-Arkansas

Little Rock, AR 134.1 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
18.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 10%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Arkansas Baptist College

Little Rock, AR 134.7 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
29.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 8%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,418
Avg net price $10,627/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,760
Out‑of‑state$8,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 22%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 138.0 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,265
Avg net price $17,248/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,748
Out‑of‑state$22,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 156.3 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 62

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR 195.6 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,673
Avg net price $22,409/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 195.9 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
29.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,459
Avg net price $23,405/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Entrepreneurship Wages Near Paragould

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$74,050
Management Analyst$72,950
Marketing Manager$136,520
Market Research Analyst$65,430

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.

Paragould at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,940Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,181Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited entrepreneurship schools are near Paragould, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering entrepreneurship programs near Paragould. The closest is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR (17.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Tennessee Community College (71.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying entrepreneurship roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying entrepreneurship-related roles in Arkansas are: Marketing Manager ($136,520), General and Operations Manager ($74,050), Management Analyst ($72,950). Wages for Paragould workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jonesboro instead of Paragould?

Jonesboro, AR is 18.7 miles from Paragould and has its own set of local entrepreneurship programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Paragould an affordable place to study entrepreneurship?

Paragould’s median household income of $56,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paragould 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 Paragould

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

Data verified: August 25, 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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