Best Online Technology Programs in Paragould, AR (2026)

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

Paragould, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,860 to $22,823 per year for indexed 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 technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $127,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Paragould

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Paragould. Distances are calculated from Paragould city center.

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.

#1

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 17.1 miles from Paragould BOC Score51.5
Published tuition$7,754 - $22,823
Online programsYes

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#2

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR 27.5 miles from Paragould BOC Score55.3
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#3

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, AR 35.0 miles from Paragould BOC Score52.0
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#4

Arkansas State University-Newport

Newport, AR 47.4 miles from Paragould BOC Score57.3
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#5

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO 50.1 miles from Paragould BOC Score40.9
Published tuition$4,860 - $17,482
Online programsYes

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

Technology Wages Near Paragould

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Software Developer$104,490
Information Security Analyst$103,490
Computer Network Architect$110,400
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$81,590
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,460
Computer User Support Specialist$46,360
Web Developer$50,550
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)
Technology-related employment in Greene County118 workers, 11 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Paragould, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Paragould. The closest is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR (17.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Three Rivers College (50.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Arkansas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($127,220), Computer Network Architect ($110,400), Software Developer ($104,490). 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 technology 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 technology?

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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Data verified: June 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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