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Northern Technical College
Pine Bluff, Arkansas · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 2215 East Harding Ste 8 & 9, Pine Bluff, AR 71601 · Phone: (870) 329-5136 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northern Technical College is a private for-profit trade school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, offering barber school programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Northern Technical College reports a 100.0% completion rate versus a 57.3% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Northern Technical College is $16,177, federal financial aid can be used here, and 83.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $24,240 | $25,640 | $30,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | $9,833 |
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
Northern Technical College is a private for-profit trade school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, located in a distant-town setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for enrollment. The campus focuses on a single program family, barber schools, which accounts for its 19 recent completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, above the state average of 57.3% for similar programs. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,177, and 83.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.
This campus suits students seeking a focused, short-term credential in barbering rather than a multi-year associate degree, since its sole program family and small enrollment (8 undergraduates) suggest a compact, hands-on training environment. It may appeal to career changers looking for a narrow, skill-specific path, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and confirm current details with the school, since figures such as median debt and earnings are not available in the federal dataset used here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northern Technical College offers barber school programs, its only listed program family, with 19 recent completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its status is listed as accredited.
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 and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 100.0%, above the Arkansas state average of 57.3% for comparable programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (870) 329-5136 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data; the school or the College Scorecard may have more current information.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $16,177.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northern Technical College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid terms compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?490744.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single, focused barber program and small enrollment of 8 undergraduates suggest a compact setting suited to students pursuing a specific trade credential, though specific career-changer support is not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northern Technical College at (870) 329-5136 or visit its website at https://www.northerntechnicalcolleges.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby barber schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for similar institutions in Arkansas.
Nearby trade and career schools in Arkansas
- Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR · 28% completion
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- University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR · university
- Tolliver Truck Driving Academy LLCLake village, AR
- White Hall School DistrictWhite Hall, AR
- Designer Barber & Stylist SchoolFort Smith, AR · 68% completion
- Arkansas Technical SchoolNorth Little Rock, AR · 58% completion
- Washington Barber College IncLittle Rock, AR · 89% completion
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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.