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Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 5,388 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$12,970
cheaper than 24% of comparable schools
Completion rate
52.4%
Median debt at completion
$21,000
Median earnings (10 yr)
$41,766
$3,220.2 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Arkansas Tech University is a public school in Russellville, AR, mainly awarding certificates and associate degrees. With 5,388 students on campus, it serves adults seeking practical training in fields like computer sciences and communication.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,970. A median student debt of $21,000 is reported at completion, and the school's completion rate is 52.4%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,766.

Net price is 48% above the Arkansas median ($8,786) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Area Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Journalismundergraduate certificatenot reported
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Information Science/Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languageundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technicianassociate degreenot reported
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$27,784
Statisticsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degree$24,730
Psychology, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Homeland Securityundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degree$23,649
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$22,602
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$37,208
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$52,607
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degree$36,134
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$23,166
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Finance and Financial Management Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Finance and Financial Management Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Area Studies and Computer and Information Sciences, General. Undergraduate certificates are available in Communication and Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Computer Programming, and Information Science/Studies.
How many students finish their studies?
The reported completion rate is 52.4%. This means roughly half of the students who start these programs complete them within the standard timeframe.
Is the school public or private and how large is the enrollment?
This is a public school with a total enrollment of 5,388 students. The average annual net price for students after aid is $12,970.
What is the median student debt at completion?
The median student debt reported for students who complete their program is $21,000.

Nearby alternatives in Arkansas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
North Arkansas CollegeHarrison$10,18039%$34,653
Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home$8,84746.2%$34,238
Arkansas State University-NewportNewport$8,44443.6%$41,524
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 106467. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.