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Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home, Arkansas · Public community college
Address: 1600 South College Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653 · Phone: (870) 508-6100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Other · American Board of Funeral Service Education; Oct 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a public trade school in Mountain Home, AR offering CNA classes, welding, and EMT training, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has a 44.1% completion rate, below the state average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $34,238 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Arkansas State University-Mountain Home; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 45.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $28,840 | $34,430 | $36,070 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $37,380 | $47,970 | $55,280 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $28,370 | $36,230 | $41,670 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $44,670 | $56,620 | $61,220 |
| Phlebotomists | $30,870 | $37,450 | $42,180 |
| Medical records specialists | $33,920 | $41,740 | $51,440 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $30,320 | $44,160 | $57,910 |
| Machinists | $37,760 | $51,140 | $61,380 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 66 | $24,761 | not reported | $15,437 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 37 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | $24,761 | not reported | $15,437 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is a public trade and career training campus in Mountain Home, Arkansas, located in a remote-town setting. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its funeral service program accredited separately by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. Across 15 program families, the campus most commonly awards credentials in CNA classes (66 completers), welding schools (48 completers), and EMT & paramedic training (31 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 44.1%, below the state average of 57.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,238. About 45.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a mix of short career-training certificates like CNA and phlebotomy alongside longer technical programs such as welding and CNC machining, this campus can suit adult students and career changers seeking hands-on, job-focused training in a small-town setting, though program length details beyond enrollment counts are not specified here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome data before enrolling, since figures such as cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers 15 program families, most commonly CNA classes (66 completers), welding schools (48 completers), and EMT & paramedic training (31 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its funeral service program separately accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 44.1%, which is below the Arkansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,238, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (870) 508-6100 or visit https://www.asumh.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-supported programs compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school directly for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review detailed outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?420538.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of short certificate programs like CNA and phlebotomy alongside longer technical programs like welding and CNC machining, though specific fit for career changers beyond program offerings is not detailed in the data provided.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school for details on required credentials for specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Arkansas State University-Mountain Home at (870) 508-6100 or visit https://www.asumh.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the federal data provided; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?420538 for comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.