Trade and career programs at Arkansas Tech University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 365 | n/a | n/a | $10,000 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 136 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 77 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 69 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 68 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 62 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 57 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Associate degree | 37 | $46,677 | $60,353 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 36 | $39,343 | $39,348 | $10,190 |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 25 | $59,549 | $62,571 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | $51,122 | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Arkansas Tech University cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $8,901 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $22,295 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $11,332 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,261 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,973 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,571 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,320 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,164 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $46,008 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,000 in federal student loans.
- 38% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Arkansas Tech University cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,901 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $11,332 in 2024-25.
How much do Arkansas Tech University graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $59,549 one year after finishing.
Is Arkansas Tech University accredited?
Arkansas Tech University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Arkansas Beauty College, Russellville: $15,000 a year
- NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville: $4,380 a year
- University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock: $5,208 a year
- Arkansas State University-Beebe, Beebe: $3,360 a year
- University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello: $9,617 a year
- National Park College, Hot Springs: $5,600 a year
More: all trade schools in Arkansas · Arkansas Tech University on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.