# Best Online Colleges in Arkansas

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 38 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-arkansas

## Methodology

Online programs in Arkansas ranked by outcomes and value

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 | [John Brown University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/john-brown-university) | Siloam Springs, AR | 69% | $53,907 | $20,397 | $21,250 | 0.39x |
| 2 | [Arkansas State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university) | Jonesboro, AR | 55% | $42,617 | $12,366 | $20,500 | 0.48x |
| 3 | [University of Arkansas](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas) | Fayetteville, AR | 70% | $58,191 | $18,209 | $21,500 | 0.37x |
| 4 | [Arkansas Tech University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arkansas-tech-university) | Russellville, AR | 49% | $41,766 | $12,970 | $21,000 | 0.5x |
| 5 | [University of Central Arkansas](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-central-arkansas) | Conway, AR | 53% | $45,938 | $16,511 | $20,346 | 0.44x |
| 6 | [Southern Arkansas University Tech](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-arkansas-university-tech) | Camden, AR | 62% | $36,376 | $9,018 | $6,000 | 0.16x |
| 7 | [University of Arkansas at Little Rock](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock) | Little Rock, AR | 42% | $45,265 | $17,248 | $22,000 | 0.49x |
| 8 | [Harding University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/harding-university) | Searcy, AR | 70% | $52,876 | $22,130 | $26,500 | 0.5x |
| 9 | [Williams Baptist University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/williams-baptist-university) | Walnut Ridge, AR | 31% | $38,484 | $15,745 | $21,820 | 0.57x |
| 10 | [NorthWest Arkansas Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northwest-arkansas-community-college) | Bentonville, AR | 29% | $43,505 | $7,196 | $9,506 | 0.22x |
| 11 | [Black River Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/black-river-technical-college) | Pocahontas, AR | 43% | $34,818 | $5,095 | $9,500 | 0.27x |
| 12 | [East Arkansas Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/east-arkansas-community-college) | Forrest City, AR | 49% | $28,471 | $7,220 | $6,000 | 0.21x |
| 13 | [North Arkansas College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/north-arkansas-college) | Harrison, AR | 36% | $34,653 | $10,180 | $9,000 | 0.26x |
| 14 | [University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-at-pine-bluff) | Pine Bluff, AR | 40% | $35,550 | $12,653 | $24,202 | 0.68x |
| 15 | [University of Arkansas at Monticello](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-at-monticello) | Monticello, AR | 46% | $36,902 | $14,287 | $19,971 | 0.54x |
| 16 | [University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-pulaski-technical-college) | North Little Rock, AR | 34% | $34,722 | $14,327 | $12,080 | 0.35x |
| 17 | [Henderson State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/henderson-state-university) | Arkadelphia, AR | 38% | $43,459 | $23,405 | $19,500 | 0.45x |
| 18 | [Philander Smith University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/philander-smith-university) | Little Rock, AR | 31% | $38,427 | $14,224 | $24,736 | 0.64x |
| 19 | [Arkansas Northeastern College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arkansas-northeastern-college) | Blytheville, AR | 34% | $33,169 | $5,375 | N/A | N/A |
| 20 | [South Arkansas College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/south-arkansas-college) | El Dorado, AR | 28% | $34,521 | $7,486 | $11,153 | 0.32x |
| 21 | [Southeast Arkansas College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southeast-arkansas-college) | Pine Bluff, AR | 22% | $33,603 | $19,038 | $8,600 | 0.26x |
| 22 | [Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/phillips-community-college-of-the-university-of-arkansas) | Helena, AR | 53% | $29,552 | $4,848 | N/A | N/A |
| 23 | [University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-community-college-morrilton) | Morrilton, AR | 44% | $34,924 | $8,725 | $10,315 | 0.3x |
| 24 | [University of Arkansas-Fort Smith](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-fort-smith) | Fort Smith, AR | 37% | $41,102 | $10,574 | $18,250 | 0.44x |
| 25 | [Central Baptist College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/central-baptist-college) | Conway, AR | 35% | $46,789 | $12,287 | $22,250 | 0.48x |
| 26 | [Arkansas State University-Newport](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university-newport) | Newport, AR | 44% | $41,524 | $8,444 | $8,002 | 0.19x |
| 27 | [Southern Arkansas University Main Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-arkansas-university-main-campus) | Magnolia, AR | 48% | $42,386 | $14,027 | $18,750 | 0.44x |
| 28 | [University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-community-college-batesville) | Batesville, AR | 60% | $33,706 | $8,044 | $10,250 | 0.3x |
| 29 | [University of Arkansas Grantham](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-grantham) | LIttle Rock, AR | 32% | $63,496 | $8,370 | $21,956 | 0.35x |
| 30 | [Arkansas State University-Beebe](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university-beebe) | Beebe, AR | 40% | $36,603 | $11,698 | $8,093 | 0.22x |
| 31 | [Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cossatot-community-college-of-the-university-of-arkansas) | De Queen, AR | 51% | $33,775 | $4,385 | N/A | N/A |
| 32 | [Ozarka College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/ozarka-college) | Melbourne, AR | 45% | $29,314 | $4,543 | $9,818 | 0.33x |
| 33 | [National Park College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/national-park-college) | Hot Springs, AR | 36% | $32,444 | $12,720 | $10,500 | 0.32x |
| 34 | [University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-community-college-rich-mountain) | Mena, AR | 58% | $30,037 | $4,842 | $6,500 | 0.22x |
| 35 | [Arkansas State University Three Rivers](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university-three-rivers) | Malvern, AR | 30% | $37,374 | $8,070 | $10,250 | 0.27x |
| 36 | [Arkansas State University-Mountain Home](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university-mountain-home) | Mountain Home, AR | 47% | $34,238 | $8,847 | $10,500 | 0.31x |
| 37 | [University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas-hope-texarkana) | Hope, AR | 53% | $34,162 | $9,270 | N/A | N/A |
| 38 | [Arkansas State University Mid-South](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university-mid-south) | West Memphis, AR | 54% | $31,857 | $5,427 | 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 Online Colleges in Arkansas." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-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/.