City Rankings
Best Colleges in Little Rock, Arkansas
Top colleges in Little Rock ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 5
Avg grad earnings: $49,636
Top Colleges in Little Rock
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptist Health College Little Rock #1160 national | $62,244 |
| 2 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock #1694 national | $45,265 |
| 3 | Philander Smith University #2511 national | $38,427 |
| 4 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $73,827 |
| 5 | Arkansas Baptist College | $28,418 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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