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Best Online Finance Programs in Jacksonville, AR (2026)
Jacksonville, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs, with tuition ranging from $8,674 to $22,808 per year for indexed programs. Jacksonville has a population of about 29,285. Median household income is $46,947 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $119,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Finance Schools to Jacksonville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance programs near Jacksonville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jacksonville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas finance page.
Finance Wages Near Jacksonville
Jacksonville 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisor | $94,370 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $105,559 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $81,320 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $90,962 |
| Loan Officer | $62,720 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $70,157 |
| Financial Manager | $119,360 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $133,512 |
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.
Jacksonville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,285 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,947 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Jacksonville-Area Cities With Finance Programs
- Sherwood, AR – 4.6 mi away (30,657 pop)
- Cabot, AR – 8.9 mi away (25,797 pop)
- North Little Rock, AR – 9.2 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Little Rock, AR – 16.8 mi away (442,554 pop)
- Conway, AR – 23.5 mi away (72,360 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited finance schools are near Jacksonville, AR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Jacksonville. The closest is University of Arkansas Grantham in LIttle Rock, AR (13.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas Tech University (63.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying finance roles near Jacksonville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles near Jacksonville are: Financial Manager ($119,360), Personal Financial Advisor ($94,370), Financial and Investment Analyst ($81,320). 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 Jacksonville?
Sherwood, AR is 4.6 miles from Jacksonville and has its own set of local finance programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Jacksonville an affordable place to study finance?
Jacksonville’s median household income of $46,947 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jacksonville 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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Data verified: August 10, 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.