by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 14 schools across Arkansas to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University of Arkansas tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Arkansas for overall quality. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is University of Arkansas a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,538.
Out of the 14 bachelor’s degree schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Hendrix College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Conway, Arkansas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hendrix College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Arkansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,103.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. UAFS is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Arkansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,809.
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The quality degree programs at Arkansas State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #3 in Arkansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,021.
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A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list means John Brown University is a great place for students working on their degree. John Brown University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
John Brown University has the honor of being ranked #4 in Arkansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,391.
University of Central Arkansas landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Conway, Arkansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Central Arkansas is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Arkansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $13,336.
Arkansas Tech University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. Arkansas Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in Russellville, Arkansas.
Arkansas Tech University has the honor of being ranked #12 in Arkansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,363.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #8. This small public school is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Arkansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,177.
Harding University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #9. Harding is located in Searcy, Arkansas and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Harding University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Arkansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,672.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a medium-sized public school located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Arkansas at Little Rock is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Arkansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,442.
With a ranking of #11, Henderson State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. Henderson State University is a public institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
Henderson State University has the honor of being ranked #11 in Arkansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,657.
Ouachita Baptist University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. Ouachita Baptist is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ouachita Baptist University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Arkansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,155.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a small public school situated in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #10 in Arkansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,388.
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University of Arkansas at Monticello landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. Located in Monticello, Arkansas, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Arkansas at Monticello is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Arkansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,176.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.