by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 33 schools across Arkansas to determine which have the best value programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $30-$48k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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University of Arkansas tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school in Arkansas for overall quality. This large public school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Arkansas is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Arkansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,538.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend NorthWest Arkansas Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College has the honor of being ranked #6 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 $6,330.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. This small public school is located in De Queen, Arkansas.
Not only is Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Arkansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,564.
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The quality degree programs at Arkansas Northeastern College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas. This small public school is located in Blytheville, Arkansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Arkansas Northeastern College is ranked #22 for quality in the state of Arkansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,672.
The quality degree programs at Arkansas State University Three Rivers helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas. Located in Malvern, Arkansas, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Arkansas State University Three Rivers a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $2,295.
Southern Arkansas University Tech did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #6. Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public school located in Camden, Arkansas.
Not only is Southern Arkansas University Tech a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,153.
Southeast Arkansas College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. SEARK College is a small public school situated in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Southeast Arkansas College has the honor of being ranked #10 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 $7,531.
Hendrix College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #8. Hendrix is a private not-for-profit institution located in Conway, Arkansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hendrix College is ranked #13 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.
East Arkansas Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. Forrest City, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
East Arkansas Community College has the honor of being ranked #17 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 $6,582.
With a ranking of #10, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. This small public school is located in Helena, Arkansas.
Not only is Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas a great value, but it is also ranked #31 in Arkansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,856.
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With a ranking of #11, University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton is a small public school located in Morrilton, Arkansas.
University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton has the honor of being ranked #20 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 $6,554.
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Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. Jonesboro, Arkansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Arkansas State University - Main Campus 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 $12,021.
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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith ranked #13 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. UAFS is a medium-sized public school situated in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Not only is University of Arkansas - Fort Smith a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,809.
Arkansas State University - Newport did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #14. ASUN is located in Newport, Arkansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Arkansas State University - Newport a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,698.
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With a ranking of #15, John Brown University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. JBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Not only is John Brown University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Arkansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,391.
Black River Technical College landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. Black River Technical College is a small public school situated in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Not only is Black River Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Arkansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,893.
Arkansas State University - Beebe did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #17. ASU-Beebe is a small public school situated in Beebe, Arkansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Arkansas State University - Beebe is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Arkansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,798.
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Batesville, Arkansas, the school is a small public institution.
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville has the honor of being ranked #25 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 $7,952.
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National Park College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #19. National Park College is a small public school located in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, National Park College is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Arkansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,402.
University of Central Arkansas did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #20. UCA is a public institution located in Conway, Arkansas.
University of Central Arkansas has the honor of being ranked #5 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 $13,336.
North Arkansas College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. Harrison, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
North Arkansas College has the honor of being ranked #26 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 $9,131.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking. North Little Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College has the honor of being ranked #11 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 $12,446.
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Arkansas State University Mid-South ranked #23 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. ASU Mid-South is located in West Memphis, Arkansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Arkansas State University Mid-South has the honor of being ranked #28 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 $8,971.
Arkansas Tech University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas ranking, coming in at #24. ATU is located in Russellville, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Arkansas Tech University has the honor of being ranked #18 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 $11,363.
With a ranking of #25, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Arkansas list. Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the school is a small public institution.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has the honor of being ranked #32 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 $10,177.
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