College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Arkansas

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,713 Avg Student Debt
$49,816 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Computer Science Badge [Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer science education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for computer science students.

What’s on this page:

2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Arkansas

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Computer Science Schools

1

Leading the list is University Of Arkansas Fort Smith, our #1 best value for computer science in Arkansas. University Of Arkansas Fort Smith is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fort Smith. Students from in state pay about $7,334 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,182. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $20,333. Early-career computer science graduates make about $39,204. That is a strong return on a $20,333 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

2

National Park Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools. Located in the suburb of Hot Springs, National Park Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,600 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,280. Students borrow a median of $14,162 to complete the computer science program here. Early-career computer science graduates make about $42,458. Set against $14,162 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

3
University Of Arkansas crest
University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Arkansas earned it the #3 place for computer science. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,343 to complete the computer science program here. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from University Of Arkansas generally make around $75,169. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.

4
John Brown University crest
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools. John Brown University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Siloam Springs. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,756. Students borrow a median of $25,216 to complete the computer science program here. Computer Science graduates of John Brown University earn a median of $50,420 early in their careers. Set against $25,216 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

5

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Harding University earned it the #5 place for computer science. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,962. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $24,149. Computer Science graduates of Harding University earn a median of $78,041 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,149 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.

6
Hendrix College crest
Hendrix College
Conway, AR

Hendrix College landed the #6 spot for computer science value this year. Set in the city of Conway, Hendrix College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $38,200. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $25,072 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Hendrix College generally make around $27,605. That is a strong return on a $25,072 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.

View All Computer Science Rankings >

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options