Best Journalism Schools Near Springdale, AR (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Springdale, Arkansas has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $6,180 to $36,745 per year for indexed programs. Springdale has a population of about 87,388. Median household income is $66,044 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $85,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Springdale

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

Fayetteville, AR 6.4 miles from Springdale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
70.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,191
Avg net price $18,209/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,104
Out‑of‑state$29,966
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 84.4 miles from Springdale
  • 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: 96

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 122.5 miles from Springdale
  • 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: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 144.1 miles from Springdale
  • 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: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Harding University

Searcy, AR 151.2 miles from Springdale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,876
Avg net price $22,130/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR 155.2 miles from Springdale
  • 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: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR 179.9 miles from Springdale
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
38.0 BOC Score
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

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 196.2 miles from Springdale
  • 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: 76

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Springdale

Springdale is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area (BLS area code 22220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$34,570Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$37,823
Editor$48,410Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$52,965
Public Relations Specialist$85,650Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$93,709

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.

Springdale at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population87,388Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,044Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Springdale, AR?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Springdale. The closest is University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Evangel University (86.8 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Springdale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Springdale are: Public Relations Specialist ($85,650), Editor ($48,410), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($34,570). 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 Fayetteville instead of Springdale?

Fayetteville, AR is 8.2 miles from Springdale and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Springdale an affordable place to study journalism?

Springdale’s median household income of $66,044 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springdale 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 Springdale

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

Data verified: August 11, 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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