Best Mathematics Schools Near Conway, AR (2026)

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

Conway, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,674 to $22,808 per year for indexed programs. Conway has a population of about 66,288. Median household income is $58,461 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Data Scientists at a median $103,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Conway

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

Conway, AR 0.7 miles from Conway
  • 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

#2

Hendrix College

Conway, AR 2.3 miles from Conway
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas mathematics page.

Mathematics Wages Near Conway

Conway 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)
Mathematicians N/A AR statewide –
Statisticians $100,620 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $112,550
Actuaries N/A AR statewide –
Operations Research Analysts $60,160 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $67,293
Data Scientists $103,510 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $115,783
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $62,120 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $69,485
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,480 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $67,651
Financial Specialists, All Other $69,240 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $77,450

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.

Conway at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 66,288 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,461 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Conway, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Conway. The closest is University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas Tech University (40.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles near Conway?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles near Conway are: Data Scientists ($103,510), Statisticians ($100,620), Financial Specialists, All Other ($69,240). 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 Conway?

Sherwood, AR is 21.6 miles from Conway and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Conway an affordable place to study mathematics?

Conway’s median household income of $58,461 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Conway 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 Conway

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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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