Texarkana, Arkansas has a population of about 29,343. The city’s median household income is $47,930 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Texarkana, with tuition ranging from $4,958 to $18,188 per year. In the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $126,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Texarkana city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX | 4.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | 27.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | 46.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | 59.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 62.2 mi | $4,958 - $18,188 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas technology page.
Texarkana is part of the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area (BLS area code 45500). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $109,840 | Texarkana, TX-AR | $130,762 |
| Information Security Analyst | $93,560 | AR statewide | $111,381 |
| Computer Network Architect | $109,900 | AR statewide | $130,833 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $78,860 | Texarkana, TX-AR | $93,881 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $63,810 | Texarkana, TX-AR | $75,964 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $44,990 | Texarkana, TX-AR | $53,560 |
| Web Developer | $43,530 | AR statewide | $51,821 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $126,860 | Texarkana, TX-AR | $151,024 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,343 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,930 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 84.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Miller County | 137 workers, 9 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Texarkana. The closest is Texarkana College in Texarkana, TX (4.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southern University at Shreveport (62.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Texarkana are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($126,860), Computer Network Architect ($109,900), Software Developer ($109,840). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Texarkana, TX is 5.0 miles from Texarkana 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.
Texarkana’s median household income of $47,930 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Texarkana while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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