Best Technical Communication Schools Near Jonesboro, AR (2026)

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

Jonesboro, Arkansas has 1 accredited school offering technical communication programs. Jonesboro has a population of about 79,187. Median household income is $52,559 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning technical communication-related role is Technical Writer at a median $61,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Technical Communication Schools to Jonesboro

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

Harding University

Searcy, AR 71.0 miles from Jonesboro
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 120.5 miles from Jonesboro
  • 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

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 196.4 miles from Jonesboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 142

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR 209.7 miles from Jonesboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,102
Avg net price $10,574/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technical Communication Wages Near Jonesboro

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Technical Writer$61,180
Editor$50,180
Writer and Author$47,970

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.

Jonesboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population79,187Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,559Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technical communication schools are near Jonesboro, AR?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering technical communication programs near Jonesboro. The closest is Harding University in Searcy, AR (71.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harding University (71.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technical communication roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technical communication-related roles in Arkansas are: Technical Writer ($61,180), Editor ($50,180), Writer and Author ($47,970). Wages for Jonesboro workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paragould instead of Jonesboro?

Paragould, AR is 18.7 miles from Jonesboro and has its own set of local technical communication programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Jonesboro an affordable place to study technical communication?

Jonesboro’s median household income of $52,559 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro

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

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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