Best Innovation Schools Near Paragould, AR (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Paragould, Arkansas has 4 accredited schools offering innovation 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 innovation-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $136,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Innovation Schools to Paragould

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer innovation 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 Northeastern College

Blytheville, AR 34.9 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,169
Avg net price $5,375/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 128.4 miles from Paragould
  • 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

#4

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 133.5 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,722
Avg net price $14,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

Morrilton, AR 138.5 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,924
Avg net price $8,725/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR 144.0 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,653
Avg net price $10,180/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 156.3 miles from Paragould
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 118

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR 181.5 miles from Paragould
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,444
Avg net price $12,720/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Innovation Wages Near Paragould

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$74,050
Management Analyst$72,950
Marketing Manager$136,520
Computer and Information Systems Manager$127,220

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 innovation schools are near Paragould, AR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering innovation programs near Paragould. The closest is Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville, AR (34.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Union University (96.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying innovation roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles in Arkansas are: Marketing Manager ($136,520), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($127,220), General and Operations Manager ($74,050). 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 innovation 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 innovation?

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 31, 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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