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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204 · Phone: (501) 569-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public school in Little Rock, AR offering construction trades programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $22,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,265; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 41.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $30,850 | $37,630 | $44,320 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, under 300 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | 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
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public university located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is accredited by several bodies, including the Higher Learning Commission, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used by students who qualify. Within its broader academic offerings, the campus awards construction trades programs, with 28 completers reported in the most recent federal data, out of two total program families in this category.
Federal data reports some outcome figures for this campus as a whole. The state average completion rate is 57.3%, though this campus's completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $22,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,265. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 41.2% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students served.
Because this is a large public university rather than a dedicated trade school, the construction trades offerings here represent a small part of a much larger institution serving nearly 4,949 undergraduates in a midsize city setting. Program length for the construction trades track is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students weighing this against dedicated short-term trade programs should contact the school directly. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus reports construction trades programs, with 28 completers in the most recent federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, including by the Higher Learning Commission, among other program-specific accreditors listed in federal data.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 41.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $22,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,265, per federal data.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length for the construction trades offerings is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for scheduling details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?106245, and confirm accreditation status through the listed accreditors.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (501) 569-3000 or visit its website at https://ualr.edu/www/ for application details.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the construction trades program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm requirements in your state.
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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.