26 programs at 15 schools in Arkansas.
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Arkansas on this list are led by Northwest Arkansas Community College, Arkansas State University, and Southern Arkansas University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Arkansas, drawn from 26 programs at 15 schools.
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Arkansas Community College | entonville, AR |
| 2 | Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, AR |
| 3 | Southern Arkansas University | Magnolia, AR |
| 4 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR |
| 5 | Southern Arkansas University Tech | East Camden, AR |
| 6 | John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR |
| 7 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR |
| 8 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 9 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 10 | University of Arkansas Grantham | Little Rock, AR |
| 11 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
| 12 | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR |
| 13 | National Park College | Hot Springs, AR |
| 14 | Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR |
| 15 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR |
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 83% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
entonville, AR
Networking & Cyber Security
Northwest Arkansas Community College is based in entonville. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Jonesboro, AR
BS in Digital Technology and Design — Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity Concentration
Students looking at Jonesboro will find Arkansas State University on this list. AI/ML sits as a concentration or track inside a broader degree—scan required vs elective AI courses so you know how deep the path actually goes. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Technology Division. Related at this school: MS in Applied Digital Technology with a Concentra…. Course map: curriculum bulletin.
Magnolia, AR
Computer Science: Cyber Security and Privacy · BS
Southern Arkansas University sits in Magnolia. Format is hybrid; confirm any required campus residencies before you enroll.
Details: program page.
Russellville, AR
Cybersecurity · Bachelor of Science
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Related at this school: BS in Computer Science — Artificial Intelligence… · Cybersecurity · Associate of Applied Science. Details: program page.
East Camden, AR
Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity
Students looking at East Camden will find Southern Arkansas University Tech on this list. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Details: program page.
Siloam Springs, AR
M.S. Cybersecurity
John Brown University sits in Siloam Springs. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Related at this school: BS in Cybersecurity · MBA Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Little Rock, AR
Cybersecurity · B.S.
Start with University of Arkansas at Little Rock if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Fayetteville, AR
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
University of Arkansas sits in Fayetteville. University of Arkansas' cybersecurity program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Details: program page.
Conway, AR
BS in Cybersecurity
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Little Rock, AR
BS in Cybersecurity
Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Cybersecurity Department. Details: program page.
On this state ranking, Northwest Arkansas Community College, Arkansas State University, and Southern Arkansas University appear near the top. We list 15 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Arkansas. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
About 26 cybersecurity programs at 15 schools show up for Arkansas on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 83% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
