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Trade and career schools in Arkansas
Arkansas has 57 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 9,394 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 57% (rank 35 of 53 states), median graduate debt $9,833, and 42% of campuses are for-profit.
57campuses
9,394credentials / yr
57%avg completion
$9,833median graduate debt
$33,386median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
Cosmetology schools
31 campuses · $14,720 yr-1 pay Welding schools
26 campuses · $29,605 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
24 campuses · $32,830 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
23 campuses · $38,563 yr-1 pay CNA classes
21 campuses · $30,718 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
19 campuses · $25,343 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
16 campuses Medical billing & coding programs
15 campuses · $21,172 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
13 campuses CNC & machining programs
11 campuses · $28,114 yr-1 pay Barber schools
9 campuses · $14,435 yr-1 pay CDL / truck driving schools
9 campuses · $35,894 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
9 campuses · $26,609 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
9 campuses · $14,754 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
9 campuses · $39,422 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
9 campuses · $38,764 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
8 campuses · $14,174 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
8 campuses · $35,997 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
6 campuses · $21,128 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
4 campuses · $33,511 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
4 campuses Dental assistant schools
3 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
3 campuses Heavy equipment operator schools
2 campuses · $32,053 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
2 campuses Electrician schools
1 campuses Lineman schools
1 campuses Plumbing schools
1 campuses
31 campuses · $14,720 yr-1 pay Welding schools
26 campuses · $29,605 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
24 campuses · $32,830 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
23 campuses · $38,563 yr-1 pay CNA classes
21 campuses · $30,718 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
19 campuses · $25,343 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
16 campuses Medical billing & coding programs
15 campuses · $21,172 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
13 campuses CNC & machining programs
11 campuses · $28,114 yr-1 pay Barber schools
9 campuses · $14,435 yr-1 pay CDL / truck driving schools
9 campuses · $35,894 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
9 campuses · $26,609 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
9 campuses · $14,754 yr-1 pay Medical assistant programs
9 campuses · $39,422 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
9 campuses · $38,764 yr-1 pay Nail technician schools
8 campuses · $14,174 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
8 campuses · $35,997 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
6 campuses · $21,128 yr-1 pay Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
4 campuses · $33,511 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
4 campuses Dental assistant schools
3 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
3 campuses Heavy equipment operator schools
2 campuses · $32,053 yr-1 pay Massage therapy schools
2 campuses Electrician schools
1 campuses Lineman schools
1 campuses Plumbing schools
1 campuses
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas | Public | Medical assistant, Welding, CNA, Auto tech | 938 | 55% | $9,500 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport | Public | CDL, CNA, LPN, Welding | 730 | 46% | $8,002 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock | Public | Culinary, Auto tech, Welding, EMT / paramedic | 492 | 36% | $12,080 |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville | Public | LPN, EMT / paramedic, Welding, Auto tech | 485 | not reported | $21,000 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville | Public | Medical assistant, Culinary, CNA, Dental assisting | 436 | 31% | $9,506 |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado | Public | Welding, EMT / paramedic, LPN, Auto tech | 355 | 30% | $11,153 |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison | Public | Construction, Welding, CDL, CNA | 338 | 42% | $9,000 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton | Public | CNA, LPN, Welding, Auto tech | 306 | 42% | $10,315 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe | Public | Auto tech, Welding, CNA, EMT / paramedic | 301 | 42% | $8,093 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern | Public | CNA, Welding, LPN, Electrician | 295 | 26% | $10,250 |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne | Public | CNA, LPN, Welding, Auto tech | 287 | 47% | $9,818 |
| National Park College | Hot Springs | Public | Auto tech, Welding, EMT / paramedic, LPN | 284 | 35% | $10,500 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith | Public | Welding, Auto tech, EMT / paramedic, Imaging tech | 274 | not reported | $18,250 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen | Public | Welding, Auto tech, LPN, Medical assistant | 271 | 54% | not reported |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello | Public | CNA, Welding, Phlebotomy, LPN | 234 | not reported | $19,971 |
| East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City | Public | CDL, Cosmetology, EMT / paramedic, LPN | 228 | 51% | $6,000 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home | Public | CNA, Welding, EMT / paramedic, LPN | 224 | 44% | $10,500 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope | Public | CNA, Welding, EMT / paramedic, HVAC | 196 | 57% | not reported |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff | Public | Welding, CNA, Phlebotomy, Surgical tech | 191 | 28% | $8,600 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design | Springdale | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech | 178 | 73% | $6,365 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis | Public | Auto tech, Aviation maint., EMT / paramedic, Welding | 176 | 58% | not reported |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena | Public | CDL, Welding, HVAC, Cosmetology | 174 | 55% | not reported |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville | Public | CNA, Welding, Cosmetology, LPN | 154 | 66% | $10,250 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena | Public | CNA, Welding, Billing & coding, LPN | 148 | 55% | $6,500 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | Little Rock | non-profit | LPN, CNA, Surgical tech, Imaging tech | 141 | not reported | $10,000 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham | LIttle Rock | Public | Billing & coding | 140 | not reported | $21,956 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville | Public | Welding, HVAC, LPN, CNA | 128 | 49% | not reported |
| Northwest Technical Institute | Springdale | Public | Welding, LPN, Auto tech, Diesel tech | 123 | 74% | not reported |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock | North Little Rock | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics | 119 | 71% | $10,725 |
| The Salon Professional Academy | Sherwood | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 117 | 90% | $6,333 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden | Public | Welding, LPN, Aviation maint., Cosmetology | 112 | 62% | $6,000 |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | Public | Medical assistant, Imaging tech, EMT / paramedic | 107 | not reported | $20,500 |
| Academy of Professional Cosmetology | Rogers | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Nail tech | 80 | 90% | $5,500 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas | Fayetteville | for-profit | Cosmetology | 70 | 68% | $9,833 |
| Arkansas Welding Academy | Jacksonville | for-profit | Welding | 69 | 94% | $5,500 |
| Academy of Salon and Spa | Fort Smith | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology | 49 | 81% | $4,833 |
| Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock | Little Rock | for-profit | Esthetics, Nail tech, Cosmetology | 48 | 100% | $6,333 |
| Designer Barber & Stylist School | Fort Smith | for-profit | Barber, Cosmetology | 45 | 68% | not reported |
| Arkansas Technical School | North Little Rock | for-profit | Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech | 37 | 58% | $16,500 |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Jonesboro | for-profit | Cosmetology | 35 | 52% | $10,500 |
| Hot Springs Beauty College | Hot Springs | for-profit | Cosmetology | 34 | 48% | $9,700 |
| Washington Barber College Inc | Little Rock | for-profit | Cosmetology, Barber | 34 | 89% | $14,000 |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Conway | for-profit | Cosmetology | 31 | 39% | $9,833 |
| New Beginnings Beauty Academy | Pine Bluff | for-profit | Cosmetology | 31 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | Public | Construction | 28 | not reported | $22,000 |
| Searcy Beauty College | Searcy | for-profit | Cosmetology, Nail tech | 22 | 55% | $12,429 |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Jacksonville | for-profit | Cosmetology | 21 | 79% | $9,833 |
| Northern Technical College | Pine Bluff | for-profit | Barber | 19 | 100% | not reported |
| University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology | El Dorado | for-profit | Cosmetology | 14 | 50% | $9,833 |
| Arkansas Beauty College | Russellville | for-profit | Cosmetology, Nail tech | 13 | 50% | not reported |
| New Tyler Barber College Inc | North Little Rock | for-profit | Barber | 10 | 20% | not reported |
| GoodFellas Barber College | Little Rock | for-profit | Barber, Cosmetology | 8 | not reported | $16,500 |
| River Valley School of Massage | Russellville | for-profit | Massage therapy | 8 | not reported | not reported |
| Velvatex College of Beauty Culture | Little Rock | for-profit | Cosmetology | 6 | 64% | not reported |
| College of Barber & Hair Design | Little Rock | — | Cosmetology, Barber | — | not reported | not reported |
| DeSigner Barber & Stylist School, LLC | Springdale | — | Barber | — | not reported | not reported |
| Westark Barber College | Fort Smith | — | Barber | — | not reported | not reported |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.