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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas

20 Schools Ranked
$4,048 Avg Tuition & Fees*

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Arkansas to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

42 Total Awards
$3,456 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Arkansas. University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton is a small public school located in Morrilton, Arkansas that handed out 42 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend UACCM full time pay an average of $3,456 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,128. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

UACCM does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
30 Total Awards
$7,900 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas Tech University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. ATU is a medium-sized public school situated in Russellville, Arkansas. It awarded 30 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ATU is $7,900. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,636. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ATU. 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.

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26 Total Awards
$5,670 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. UA Pulaski Tech is a public institution located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend UA Pulaski Tech full time pay an average of $5,670 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,900. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UA Pulaski Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas
24 Total Awards
$5,754 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a medium-sized public school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas that handed out 24 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,754 in tuition and fees if they attend UAFS full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,026. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

Online courses are available at UAFS, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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23 Total Awards
$4,770 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 20 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Arkansas University Tech landed the # 5 spot on the list. Camden, Arkansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 23 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees if they attend SAU Tech full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,210. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SAU Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Ozarka College

Melbourne, Arkansas
21 Total Awards
$3,004 Average Tuition & Fees

Ozarka College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Melbourne, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend Ozarka College full time pay an average of $3,004 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,356. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ozarka College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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19 Total Awards
$3,410 Average Tuition & Fees

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Helena, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 19 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend Phillips County Community College full time pay an average of $3,410 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,910. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Phillips County Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 32% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

Mountain Home, Arkansas
14 Total Awards
$2,904 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 14 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,904 in tuition and fees if they attend ASUMH full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,524. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

ASUMH 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. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Arkansas State University Mid-South

West Memphis, Arkansas
14 Total Awards
$3,274 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Arkansas State University Mid-South did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Arkansas State University Mid-South is a small public school located in West Memphis, Arkansas that handed out 14 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,274 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU Mid-South. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,234. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at ASU Mid-South, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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12 Total Awards
$2,850 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville is a small public school located in Batesville, Arkansas that handed out 12 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UACCB is $2,850. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,438. Around 8% of those degree recipients 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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9 Total Awards
$3,458 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas State University Three Rivers came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking. ASU Three Rivers is a public institution located in Malvern, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,458 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU Three Rivers full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,882. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that ASU Three Rivers does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

North Arkansas College

Harrison, Arkansas
8 Total Awards
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, North Arkansas College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Harrison, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northark. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,940. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Northark. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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7 Total Awards
$3,340 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Hope, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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 29% 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

South Arkansas Community College

El Dorado, Arkansas
5 Total Awards
$3,012 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, South Arkansas Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. SouthArk is a public institution located in El Dorado, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SouthArk is $3,012. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,812. Around 20% of those degree recipients 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.

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#15

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, Arkansas
2 Total Awards
$2,738 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas Northeastern College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. This small public school is located in Blytheville, Arkansas, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Arkansas Northeastern College is $2,738. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,138. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Arkansas Northeastern College 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. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
2 Total Awards
$7,560 Average Tuition & Fees

Henderson State University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. Henderson State University is a small public school situated in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend Henderson State University full time pay an average of $7,560 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,768.

Online courses are available at Henderson State University, 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 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Southeast Arkansas College

Pine Bluff, Arkansas
$3,855 Average Tuition & Fees

Southeast Arkansas College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,855 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SEARK College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,735.

One thing to take note of is that SEARK College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

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$2,928 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas State University - Beebe ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASU-Beebe is $2,928. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,656.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASU-Beebe. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

East Arkansas Community College

Forrest City, Arkansas
$3,120 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, East Arkansas Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Arkansas who attend East Arkansas Community College full time pay an average of $3,120 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,720.

Online courses are available at East Arkansas Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, Arkansas
$4,118 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Black River Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Arkansas who attend Black River Technical College full time pay an average of $4,118 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,350.

Black River Technical College 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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