Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro offers extensive training in nursing and allied health professions, with programs ranging from associate to doctoral degrees. Many programs incorporate hands-on learning, advanced clinical education, and community-centered training, preparing students for direct entry into various healthcare settings. The university is also developing the Career Readiness Education & Skills Training (CREST) Center to provide workforce training in advanced manufacturing, food processing, and steel production, with programs offering stackable credentials. Additionally, Arkansas State University provides online career training programs in various trades, including HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, and medical support roles, many of which are self-paced and prepare students for industry certifications.
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All Programs at Arkansas State University
2 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 → |
78 | $70,358/yr | $15,750 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
62 | $41,060/yr | $13,864 |
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 Jonesboro
Other cities in Arkansas with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Jonesboro.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 2 trade and vocational programs at Arkansas State University 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.