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North Arkansas College

Harrison, Arkansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,202 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$10,180
cheaper than 38% of comparable schools
Completion rate
39%
Median debt at completion
$9,000
Median earnings (10 yr)
$34,653
$3,404 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

North Arkansas College is a public institution in Harrison, AR, that mainly awards certificates and associate degrees. With 1,202 students enrolled, the school serves a local community where 35.9% receive Pell Grants. Average annual net price after aid is $10,180.

What to know

The reported completion rate is 39%, which means most students do not finish their training here. Median student debt at completion is $9,000, yet median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,653. For Computer and Information Sciences, General, typical earnings two years after completion are $25,194.

Net price is 16% above the Arkansas median ($8,786) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Agriculture, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchundergraduate certificatenot reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degree$25,194
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Information Science/Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$21,899
Data Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degree$32,391
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Criminologyassociate degreenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Otherundergraduate 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 certificate$19,455
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$28,598
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificate$29,685
Fine and Studio Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$36,848
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$51,106
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$34,526
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degree$20,140
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
Insuranceundergraduate certificatenot reported
Insuranceassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels does this school offer?
Programs include Agriculture, General; Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services; Natural Resources Conservation and Research; Radio, Television, and Digital Communication; Computer and Information Sciences, General. Credentials offered are undergraduate certificates and associate degrees.
What do graduates of the Computer and Information Sciences program typically earn?
Median earnings for Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates two years after completion are reported at $25,194.
How many students finish their training at this school?
The completion rate is reported at 39%.
Is North Arkansas College a public or private school?
It is a public school.
How does typical student debt compare to the average annual net price?
Median student debt at completion is $9,000, while the average annual net price after aid is $10,180.

Nearby alternatives in Arkansas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville$12,97052.4%$41,766
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 107460. 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.