2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas
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The Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in Arkansas to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas
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Our 2023 rankings named Arkansas Tech University the most popular school in Arkansas for computer science students working on their associate degree. ATU is located in Russellville, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Arkansas who attend ATU full time pay an average of $7,900 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,636. Associate Degree recipients from ATU accumulate an average of $22,182 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.
One thing to take note of is that ATU does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 25 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas System eVersity landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, the very small public school handed out 19 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
UA eVersity is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Out of the 25 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. North Little Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA Pulaski Tech is $5,670. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,900. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,524 in student loans. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
UA Pulaski Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 25 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton landed the # 2 spot on the list. UACCM is a small public school situated in Morrilton, Arkansas. It awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend UACCM full time pay an average of $3,456 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,128. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,183 in student loans. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UACCM does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Arkansas. UAFS is a medium-sized public school situated in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,754 in tuition and fees if they attend UAFS full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,026. On average, associate degree students take out $14,238 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UAFS. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Camden, Arkansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SAU Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,210. Associate Degree recipients from SAU Tech accumulate an average of $13,314 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at SAU Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. This medium-sized public school is located in Bentonville, Arkansas, and it awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,096 in tuition and fees if they attend NWACC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,456. On average, associate degree students take out $15,871 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NWACC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Arkansas State University - Mountain Home did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 10 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend ASUMH full time pay an average of $2,904 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,524. On average, associate degree students take out $22,082 in loans while pursuing their degree.
ASUMH does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Southeast Arkansas College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the very small public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend SEARK College full time pay an average of $3,855 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,735. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that SEARK College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in Batesville, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $2,850 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UACCB. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,438. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,191 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
Online courses are available at UACCB, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arkansas State University Mid-South landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. West Memphis, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,274 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU Mid-South full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,234. On average, associate degree students take out $5,673 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASU Mid-South. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ozarka College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Ozarka College is a public institution located in Melbourne, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend Ozarka College full time pay an average of $3,004 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,356. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Ozarka College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
North Arkansas College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Northark is a public institution located in Harrison, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Arkansas who attend Northark full time pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,940. Associate Degree recipients from Northark accumulate an average of $15,802 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northark. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. UA Little Rock is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Arkansas who attend UA Little Rock full time pay an average of $9,512 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,767. Associate Degree recipients from UA Little Rock accumulate an average of $31,418 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UA Little Rock. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
South Arkansas Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. South Arkansas Community College is a small public school located in El Dorado, Arkansas that handed out 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,012 in tuition and fees if they attend SouthArk full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,812. On average, associate degree students take out $18,164 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.
One thing to take note of is that SouthArk does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Hope, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 4 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UA Hope-Texarkana is $3,340. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,390. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UA Hope-Texarkana does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, National Park College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. National Park College is a small public school situated in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,000 in tuition and fees if they attend National Park College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,230. Associate Degree recipients from National Park College accumulate an average of $18,521 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that National Park College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Arkansas Northeastern College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Arkansas Northeastern College is a small public school situated in Blytheville, Arkansas. It awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,738 in tuition and fees if they attend Arkansas Northeastern College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,138. Associate Degree recipients from Arkansas Northeastern College accumulate an average of $11,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Arkansas Northeastern College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Black River Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Black River Technical College is a public institution located in Pocahontas, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $4,118 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Black River Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,350. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,606 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Black River Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Phillips County Community College is a small public school situated in Helena, Arkansas. It awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Phillips County Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,910. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,650 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Phillips County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Bryan University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Rogers, Arkansas, and it awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Bryan University, expect to pay an average of $16,181 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,548 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Bryan University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas list. This small public school is located in Malvern, Arkansas, and it awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,458 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU Three Rivers full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,882. On average, associate degree students take out $30,774 in loans while pursuing their degree.
ASU Three Rivers does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.
Arkansas State University - Beebe came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. ASU-Beebe is located in Beebe, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASU-Beebe is $2,928. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,656. On average, associate degree students take out $10,741 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ASU-Beebe. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, Shorter College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.
The average tuition and fees at Shorter College is $5,596. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Shorter College accumulate an average of $38,034 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since Shorter College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Strayer University - Arkansas landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs.
Strayer University - Arkansas does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,515. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,752 in student loans.
Strayer University - Arkansas is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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