Ranking

Best Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Colleges in Arkansas 2026

University of Arkansas Grantham leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 18.97 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.

8 Arkansas colleges offering Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 8
Cheapest net price: $8,370
Top earnings 10y: $63,496
Public / Private: 5 / 3

University of Arkansas Grantham

A+

LIttle Rock, AR · Public

ROI score: 18.97
Net price: $8,370
Earnings 10y: $63,496
Acceptance: Open / not reported

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Fort Smith, AR · Public

ROI score: 9.72
Net price: $10,574
Earnings 10y: $41,102
Acceptance: 80.5%

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public

ROI score: 7.99
Net price: $18,209
Earnings 10y: $58,191
Acceptance: 74.3%

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR · Public

ROI score: 6.96
Net price: $16,511
Earnings 10y: $45,938
Acceptance: 89.5%

Arkansas Baptist College

Little Rock, AR · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.69
Net price: $10,627
Earnings 10y: $28,418
Acceptance: Open / not reported

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.61
Net price: $20,397
Earnings 10y: $53,907
Acceptance: 76.1%

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.76
Net price: $22,409
Earnings 10y: $51,673
Acceptance: 67.5%

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR · Public

ROI score: 4.64
Net price: $23,405
Earnings 10y: $43,459
Acceptance: Open / not reported

How we picked this list

This list starts with Arkansas schools with positive Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.42 (5 public, 3 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

University of Arkansas Grantham in LIttle Rock, AR tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Arkansas colleges are in this list?

8 Arkansas colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.