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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Arkansas

9 Colleges
$49,523 Avg Salary
$25,230 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Arkansas with 570 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Arkansas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Arkansas

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top Arkansas Schools in Computer Information Systems

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Our analysis found University of Arkansas to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Arkansas. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UARK take out is $26,000.

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The excellent programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Arkansas. Located in the small city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Out of the 9 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Harding University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

CIS majors at Harding take out an average of $26,171 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UA Pulaski Tech take out is $15,021.

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The excellent programs at University of Central Arkansas helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Arkansas. UCA is a large public school located in the city of Conway.

CIS majors at UCA take out an average of $24,310 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #6, Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from A-State take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #7, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock.

On average, CIS graduates from UA Little Rock take out $22,650 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the town of Russellville, ATU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

CIS majors at ATU take out an average of $23,690 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. UAFS is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Fort Smith.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at UAFS accumulate an average of around $22,893 in student debt.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 135
West Virginia 403
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
North Carolina 1,634
Mississippi 333
Virginia 3,727
Alabama 1,330
Florida 5,133
South Carolina 769
Kentucky 1,480

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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