Best History Schools Near Pine Bluff, AR (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pine Bluff, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $9,292 to $22,519 per year for indexed programs. Pine Bluff has a population of about 40,436. Median household income is $41,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning history-related role is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education at a median $59,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Pine Bluff

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer history programs near Pine Bluff, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff. 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

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 39.8 miles from Pine Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 84

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR 44.5 miles from Pine Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.8 BOC Score
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: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR 59.5 miles from Pine Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,673
Avg net price $22,409/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 59.9 miles from Pine Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
29.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,459
Avg net price $23,405/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 64.9 miles from Pine Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,938
Avg net price $16,511/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hendrix College

Conway, AR 66.1 miles from Pine Bluff
  • 4 year
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,376
Avg net price $24,149/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Harding University

Searcy, AR 73.4 miles from Pine Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,876
Avg net price $22,130/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR 94.6 miles from Pine Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,386
Avg net price $14,027/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

History Wages Near Pine Bluff

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Historians N/A
Archivists $58,560
Curators $53,870
Museum Technicians and Conservators $41,280
History Teachers, Postsecondary $47,860
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,660
Writers and Authors $47,970
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $56,800

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.

Pine Bluff at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,436 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $41,250 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Pine Bluff, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Pine Bluff. The closest is University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, AR (39.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henderson State University (59.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying history-related roles in Arkansas are: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($59,660), Archivists ($58,560), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($56,800). Wages for Pine Bluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bryant instead of Pine Bluff?

Bryant, AR is 38.7 miles from Pine Bluff and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Pine Bluff an affordable place to study history?

Pine Bluff’s median household income of $41,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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