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Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Arkansas (2026)

9 four-year colleges in Arkansas with strong Criminal Justice programs, ranked by graduate earnings.

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Criminal Justice Programs

$40,737

Avg Grad Earnings

74%

Avg Acceptance Rate

$15,891

Avg Out-of-State Tuition

Top Criminal Justice Programs in Arkansas

Harding University campus

Harding University

Searcy, AR

3,323 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

3.1
Privatemedium
100%

100% Acceptance

Open Admissions

Enrollment

3,323

Campus Size

Medium (2,000–15,000)

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,888

Net Price

$20,579

Graduation Rate

70%

Median Earnings

$52,876

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

4,740 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

2.7
Publicmedium
58%

58% Acceptance

Open Admissions

Enrollment

4,740

Campus Size

Medium (2,000–15,000)

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,210

Net Price

$16,136

Graduation Rate

42%

Median Earnings

$45,265

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Henderson State University campus

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR

1,491 students · Small (< 2,000)

2.3
Publicsmall
82%

82% Acceptance

Open Admissions

Enrollment

1,491

Campus Size

Small (< 2,000)

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,882

Net Price

$16,929

Graduation Rate

39%

Median Earnings

$43,459

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus campus

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Magnolia, AR

2,865 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

2.6
Publicmedium
67%

67% Acceptance

Open Admissions

Enrollment

2,865

Campus Size

Medium (2,000–15,000)

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,400

Net Price

$15,944

Graduation Rate

46%

Median Earnings

$42,386

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Arkansas Tech University campus

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

5,993 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Publicmedium
96%

96% Acceptance

Open Admissions

Enrollment

5,993

Campus Size

Medium (2,000–15,000)

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,502

Net Price

$12,171

Graduation Rate

49%

Median Earnings

$41,766

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Williams Baptist University campus

Williams Baptist University

Walnut Ridge, AR

490 students · Small (< 2,000)

2.2
Privatesmall
59%

59% Acceptance

Open Admissions

Enrollment

490

Campus Size

Small (< 2,000)

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,330

Net Price

$15,875

Graduation Rate

40%

Median Earnings

$38,484

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Philander Smith University campus

Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR

842 students · Small (< 2,000)

2.4
Privatesmall

Enrollment

842

Campus Size

Small (< 2,000)

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,014

Net Price

$15,360

Graduation Rate

31%

Median Earnings

$38,427

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR

1,899 students · Small (< 2,000)

2.5
Publicsmall
58%

58% Acceptance

Open Admissions

Enrollment

1,899

Campus Size

Small (< 2,000)

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,029

Net Price

$11,679

Graduation Rate

41%

Median Earnings

$35,550

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Arkansas Baptist College campus

Arkansas Baptist College

Little Rock, AR

373 students · Small (< 2,000)

1.4
Privatesmall

Enrollment

373

Campus Size

Small (< 2,000)

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,760

Net Price

$11,139

Graduation Rate

8%

Median Earnings

$28,418

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