39 trade schools · Arkansas
Trade schools in Arkansas
Arkansas has 39 trade schools in our data (25 public, 13 for-profit), and 44 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $5,190.
Trade schools39
Public25
For-profit13
Median tuition$5,190
Median completion rate55%
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$36,338
Programs by trade in Arkansas
Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.
Welding26 schoolsHVAC16 schoolsElectrician3 schoolsPlumbing1 schoolCarpentry1 schoolConstruction trades4 schoolsAuto and diesel mechanic22 schoolsHeavy equipment mechanic9 schoolsTruck driving (CDL)11 schoolsCosmetology and barbering22 schoolsCulinary arts7 schoolsMedical assistant12 schoolsLPN and CNA27 schoolsDental assisting and hygiene3 schoolsPhlebotomy and medical lab18 schoolsEMT, surgical tech and imaging28 schoolsMedical billing and coding20 schoolsMassage therapy1 schoolParalegal3 schools
All 39 trade schools in Arkansas
Schools that mostly award certificates. Click a heading to sort.
| School | Type | Students | Tuition (2025-26) | Avg net price | Completion rate | Earnings 10 yrs after entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Professional CosmetologyRogers | For-profit trade school | 115 | $7,260 | $14,007 | 90% | n/a |
| Academy of Salon and SpaFort Smith | For-profit trade school | 52 | $19,500 | $16,296 | 72% | $23,772 |
| Arkansas Beauty CollegeRussellville | For-profit trade school | 61 | $15,000 | $13,885 | 52% | $30,722 |
| Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville | Public community or technical college | 756 | $2,960 | $4,778 | 45% | $37,854 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis | Public community or technical college | 502 | $3,264 | $5,172 | 71% | $35,924 |
| Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern | Public community or technical college | 550 | $3,976 | $8,518 | 36% | $40,566 |
| Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe | Public community or technical college | 1,986 | $3,360 | $8,761 | 42% | $40,741 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home | Public community or technical college | 925 | $3,360 | $7,708 | 49% | $38,725 |
| Arkansas State University-NewportNewport | Public community or technical college | 1,236 | $3,432 | $8,534 | 61% | $49,938 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville | Public technical school | 5,388 | $8,901 | $11,332 | n/a | $46,008 |
| Arkansas Welding AcademyJacksonville | For-profit trade school | 73 | $18,713 | $36,669 | 94% | n/a |
| Arthur's Beauty CollegeConway | For-profit trade school | 66 | $17,348 | $12,806 | 41% | $28,945 |
| Arthur's Beauty CollegeJonesboro | For-profit trade school | 69 | $17,348 | $14,845 | 48% | $20,872 |
| Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock | Nonprofit trade school | 569 | $15,450 | n/a | 100% | $69,372 |
| Black River Technical CollegePocahontas | Public community or technical college | 903 | $4,896 | $2,472 | 48% | $37,278 |
| Career Academy of Hair DesignSpringdale | For-profit trade school | 245 | $18,195 | $11,632 | 77% | $23,361 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen | Public community or technical college | 772 | $4,470 | $2,141 | 48% | $36,122 |
| Designer Barber & Stylist SchoolFort Smith | For-profit trade school | 95 | $16,325 | $19,796 | 78% | n/a |
| Hot Springs Beauty CollegeHot Springs | For-profit trade school | 86 | $17,750 | $16,789 | 77% | $27,308 |
| National Park CollegeHot Springs | Public community or technical college | 1,789 | $5,600 | $8,864 | 26% | $35,524 |
| North Arkansas CollegeHarrison | Public community or technical college | 1,202 | $3,840 | $10,135 | 41% | $40,192 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville | Public community or technical college | 4,953 | $4,380 | $4,139 | 37% | $44,718 |
| Northwest Technical InstituteSpringdale | Public technical school | 206 | $6,440 | $13,372 | 84% | $44,515 |
| Ozarka CollegeMelbourne | Public community or technical college | 575 | $4,030 | $4,182 | 66% | $33,153 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-ArkansasFayetteville | For-profit trade school | 99 | $16,075 | $16,624 | 60% | n/a |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Little RockNorth Little Rock | For-profit trade school | 360 | $8,270 | $22,266 | 64% | $29,556 |
| Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena | Public community or technical college | 614 | $3,470 | $5,957 | 46% | $34,665 |
| Searcy Beauty CollegeSearcy | For-profit trade school | 54 | $16,000 | $10,304 | n/a | $28,395 |
| South Arkansas CollegeEl Dorado | Public community or technical college | 862 | $3,516 | $5,607 | 33% | $38,549 |
| Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff | Public community or technical college | 851 | $4,282 | $20,722 | 20% | $36,170 |
| Southern Arkansas University TechCamden | Public community or technical college | 672 | $5,190 | $8,799 | 58% | $39,702 |
| The Salon Professional AcademySherwood | For-profit trade school | 106 | $18,100 | $11,479 | 74% | $29,430 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena | Public community or technical college | 503 | $3,864 | $4,496 | 63% | $33,408 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville | Public community or technical college | 751 | $3,750 | $5,456 | 62% | $36,338 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton | Public community or technical college | 1,447 | $3,878 | $9,876 | 51% | $40,201 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope | Public community or technical college | 583 | $4,120 | $4,978 | 51% | $38,230 |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello | Public technical school | 1,933 | $9,617 | $15,990 | n/a | $40,449 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City | Public community or technical college | 554 | $3,390 | $5,110 | 65% | $34,461 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock | Public community or technical college | 4,118 | $5,208 | $11,354 | 30% | $37,075 |
Colleges in Arkansas with the most trade programs
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Smith: 4 trade fields
- Arkansas State University, Jonesboro: 3 trade fields
- University of Arkansas Grantham, LIttle Rock: 2 trade fields
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock: 1 trade fields
- Henderson State University, Arkadelphia: 1 trade fields
Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Arkansas?
39 schools in Arkansas mostly award certificates, and 44 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.
How much does trade school cost in Arkansas?
The median trade school in Arkansas charges $5,190 a year in tuition and fees (2025-26). Public schools and community colleges usually cost less; compare the tuition column above.
What is the cheapest trade school in Arkansas?
Among trade schools with a reported price, Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $2,960.
Colleges in Arkansas · All trades
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.