2026 Best Teaching Schools in Arkansas
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Arkansas? We have ranked 80 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search reviewed 66 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Arkansas
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is John Brown University, our #1 Teaching school in Arkansas. John Brown University is a private not-for-profit school based in Siloam Springs, AR. John Brown University graduates 72% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,756. John Brown University Teaching students take on a median of $25,216 in debt. Read more about John Brown University
You'll be in good company at Harding University, which ranked #2 this year. Harding University is a private not-for-profit school based in Searcy, AR. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,962. Harding University Teaching students take on a median of $26,715 in debt. See the full Harding University profile
University Of Arkansas came in at #3 on this year's Teaching ranking in Arkansas. Based in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Out of the 66 schools in Arkansas in this year's ranking, University Of Central Arkansas landed the #4 spot. Set in Conway, AR, University Of Central Arkansas is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,523, with out-of-state students paying around $18,023. Typical Teaching student debt is $22,920. More on University Of Central Arkansas
Arkansas State University Main Campus came in at #5 on this year's Teaching ranking in Arkansas. Based in Jonesboro, AR, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,090, with out-of-state students paying around $14,522. Typical Teaching student debt is $23,399. Get the full Arkansas State University Main Campus report
Henderson State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Based in Arkadelphia, AR, Henderson State University is a public institution. Henderson State University graduates 37% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,244, with out-of-state students paying around $10,620. Students borrow a median of $23,234 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Henderson State University
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public institution. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,911 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,721 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $27,093. Read more about University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Arkansas Tech University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Russellville, AR, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,674, with out-of-state students paying around $14,668. Arkansas Tech University Teaching students take on a median of $23,257 in debt. Get the full Arkansas Tech University report
University Of Arkansas Fort Smith did well this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Fort Smith, AR. University Of Arkansas Fort Smith graduates 38% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,334, while out-of-state students pay about $12,182. Students borrow a median of $20,333 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas Fort Smith
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus placed #10 among Teaching schools in Arkansas. Based in Magnolia, AR, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,960, with out-of-state students paying around $15,690. The median Teaching program debt is $20,385. More on Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
University Of Arkansas At Monticello landed the #11 spot in Arkansas this year. This public school is set in Monticello, AR. University Of Arkansas At Monticello graduates 38% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,292 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,857. University Of Arkansas At Monticello Teaching students take on a median of $15,611 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas At Monticello
Searcy Beauty College did well this year, earning the #12 position. More on Searcy Beauty College
Arkansas Welding Academy did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read the full report on Arkansas Welding Academy
Arkansas Northeastern College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Arkansas Northeastern College
Central Baptist College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Central Baptist College
Arkansas Colleges Of Health Education landed the #16 spot in Arkansas this year. Read more about Arkansas Colleges Of Health Education
Black River Technical College landed the #17 spot in Arkansas this year. More on Black River Technical College
Jackson Theological Seminary came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about Jackson Theological Seminary
Ozarka College
Ozarka College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Ozarka College
Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read more about Arkansas Beauty School Little Rock
Designer Barber And Stylist School Fort Smith landed the #21 spot in Arkansas this year. See the full Designer Barber And Stylist School Fort Smith profile
Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Get the full Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas report
Academy Of Professional Cosmetology came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Academy Of Professional Cosmetology
Ouachita Baptist University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read more about Ouachita Baptist University
Career Academy Of Hair Design ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Career Academy Of Hair Design
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in Arkansas
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Pulaski Technical College did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Pulaski Technical College
The Salon Professional Academy North Little Rock came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Get the full The Salon Professional Academy North Little Rock report
University Of The Ozarks came in at #28 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of The Ozarks profile
River Valley School Of Massage came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full River Valley School Of Massage report
Academy Of Salon And Spa placed #30 among Teaching schools in Arkansas. Get the full Academy Of Salon And Spa report
North Arkansas College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full North Arkansas College profile
Champion Christian College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Champion Christian College profile
Southeast Arkansas College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Southeast Arkansas College
Philander Smith College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read more about Philander Smith College
Professional Cosmetology Education Center landed the #35 spot in Arkansas this year. Read more about Professional Cosmetology Education Center
Ecclesia College
Ecclesia College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Ecclesia College
Rich Mountain Community College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Rich Mountain Community College report
Arkansas State University Mountain Home landed the #38 spot in Arkansas this year. Read more about Arkansas State University Mountain Home
University Of Arkansas System Office came in at #39 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Arkansas System Office profile
Arkansas Beauty College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Arkansas Beauty College
Northwest Arkansas Community College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Northwest Arkansas Community College
Grantham University did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Grantham University
Northern Technical College placed #43 among Teaching schools in Arkansas. Read more about Northern Technical College
Arkansas College Of Barbering And Hair Design placed #44 among Teaching schools in Arkansas. More on Arkansas College Of Barbering And Hair Design
University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton
South Arkansas Community College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Get the full South Arkansas Community College report
Crowleys Ridge College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full Crowleys Ridge College report
Hendrix College
Hendrix College placed #48 among Teaching schools in Arkansas. See the full Hendrix College profile
Lyon College
Lyon College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Lyon College
Southern Arkansas University Tech placed #50 among Teaching schools in Arkansas. Get the full Southern Arkansas University Tech report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 66 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 80 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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