# Best Data Science Colleges in Arkansas

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> Updated: 2026-11-02 | Schools: 10 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-data-science-arkansas

## Methodology

Data Science programs in Arkansas ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Hendrix College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/hendrix-college) | Conway, AR | 72% | $59,310 | $23,177 | $23,250 | 0.39x |
| 2 | [University of Arkansas at Little Rock](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock) | Little Rock, AR | 42% | $50,640 | $16,882 | $21,604 | 0.43x |
| 3 | [John Brown University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/john-brown-university) | Siloam Springs, AR | 74% | $58,769 | $22,476 | $23,250 | 0.4x |
| 4 | [University of Central Arkansas](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-central-arkansas) | Conway, AR | 54% | $49,756 | $16,423 | $19,500 | 0.39x |
| 5 | [Harding University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/harding-university) | Searcy, AR | 70% | $56,146 | $19,786 | $24,329 | 0.43x |
| 6 | [University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-at-pine-bluff) | Pine Bluff, AR | 40% | $40,307 | $11,528 | $24,656 | 0.61x |
| 7 | [Lyon College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lyon-college) | Batesville, AR | 46% | $49,833 | $14,400 | $23,250 | 0.47x |
| 8 | [Philander Smith University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/philander-smith-university) | Little Rock, AR | 33% | $40,195 | $22,153 | $29,375 | 0.73x |
| 9 | [University of Arkansas Grantham](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-grantham) | LIttle Rock, AR | 47% | $40,581 | $9,940 | $19,588 | 0.48x |
| 10 | [Shorter College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/shorter-college) | N Little Rock, AR | 18% | $24,894 | $16,608 | N/A | N/A |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Data Science Colleges in Arkansas." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-11-02. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-data-science-arkansas

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.