Arkansas · Data Science

Best Data Science institutions in Arkansas, ranked by earnings

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
6
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,199
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$104,560
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Data Science in Arkansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lyon College
Batesville Private not-for-profit
347%$22,199
2Harding University
Searcy Private not-for-profit
369%$19,423

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
470
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$104,560
median $104,320
Best-paying metro
$98,700
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

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$104,560 avg · 470 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Arkansas.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Arkansas is $104,560 (median $104,320), across about 470 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Data Science program?+

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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