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2023 Best Information Science Schools in Arkansas

4 Colleges
$59,275 Avg Salary
$37,114 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science School for You

Information Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arkansas. With 71 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Information Science Schools in Arkansas ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Arkansas to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Science Schools in Arkansas

The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a .

Top Arkansas Schools in Information Science

#1

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Our 2023 rankings named Harding University the best school in Arkansas for information science students. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy.

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#2

Strayer University - Arkansas

Little Rock, AR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Strayer University - Arkansas. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Arkansas list. Strayer University - Arkansas is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Little Rock.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from Strayer University - Arkansas carry an average student debtload of $51,351.

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#3

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Out of the 4 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas Tech University landed the # 3 spot on the list. ATU is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Russellville.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, IS majors at UA Little Rock accumulate an average of around $22,876 in student debt.

Read full report on Information Science at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 126
West Virginia 60
Georgia 413
Tennessee 11
North Carolina 224
Mississippi 1
Virginia 532
Alabama 76
Florida 404
South Carolina 117
Kentucky 106

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

IS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 18,325

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.

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