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Truck driving (CDL) schools in Arkansas
11 schools in Arkansas offer truck driving (CDL) programs (11 of them public), with 11 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $42,904 a year after finishing, compared with $48,327 nationally.
All truck driving (CDL) programs in Arkansas
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 129 | $53,754 | $54,567 | n/a | $3,432 |
| Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 30 | $32,053 | n/a | n/a | $3,470 |
| North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 27 | n/a | $43,323 | n/a | $3,840 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,264 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,360 |
| Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 57 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,896 |
| Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,282 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,750 |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | Public technical school | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,617 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 72 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,390 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,208 |
Cities with the most programs: Newport (1), Helena (1), Harrison (1), West Memphis (1), Mountain Home (1), Pocahontas (1), Pine Bluff (1), Batesville (1), Monticello (1), Forrest City (1), North Little Rock (1).
What counts: ground transportation, which includes commercial truck and bus driving.
Frequently asked questions
How many truck driving (CDL) schools are in Arkansas?
11 schools in Arkansas awarded truck driving (CDL) certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 11 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which truck driving (CDL) program in Arkansas has the highest earnings?
Arkansas State University-Newport in Newport, where certificate graduates earned a median of $53,754 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest truck driving (CDL) school in Arkansas?
By yearly tuition and fees, Arkansas State University Mid-South in West Memphis charges $3,264 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do truck driving (CDL) graduates make in Arkansas?
The typical certificate program in Arkansas reported median earnings of $42,904 one year after graduation and $48,945 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Truck driving (CDL) schools nationwide
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.