Arkansas State University-Newport
Arkansas State University-Newport offers hands-on technical training with a focus on regional workforce needs, including programs in nursing, advanced manufacturing, high voltage lineman technology, and welding. Many programs provide practical experience in workshop settings and utilize industry-standard equipment, such as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines for manufacturing. The school also emphasizes partnerships with local industries and offers apprenticeship opportunities, allowing students to gain on-the-job experience while completing their training.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Arkansas State University-Newport
7 trade programs at Arkansas State University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
89 | $74,682/yr | $11,102 |
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Truck Driving & CDL
Ground Transportation Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
88 | $45,980/yr | — |
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Electrical Installation
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Compare nationwide → |
86 | $71,039/yr | — |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
80 | $39,979/yr | $8,750 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
69 | $39,080/yr | $6,306 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
48 | $25,601/yr | $6,250 |
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
48 | $15,140/yr | — |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Arkansas
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Arkansas, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Arkansas
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Arkansas. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Newport
Other cities in Arkansas with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Newport.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 7 trade and vocational programs at Arkansas State University-Newport using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.