Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) offers hands-on training for in-demand careers, particularly through its Ozark Campus. Popular programs include HVAC, automotive service technology, and welding, all of which emphasize practical experience. The university also provides career training programs in partnership with ed2go, offering online options for various fields like business, computer science, health, and construction trades. ATU's focus on workforce development includes micro-credentials and a Career Pathways Initiative designed to help students achieve immediate employment.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Arkansas Tech University
9 trade programs at Arkansas Tech 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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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
80 | $47,708/yr | $21,660 |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
75 | $67,063/yr | $20,800 |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
67 | $47,902/yr | $22,365 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
63 | $64,185/yr | $11,000 |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
63 | $36,076/yr | $24,710 |
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Nuclear Engineering Technology
Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
58 | $74,249/yr | — |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
57 | $35,961/yr | $13,237 |
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Business Operations Support
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Compare nationwide → |
53 | $29,476/yr | $19,560 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in AR → |
44 | $36,292/yr | $21,170 |
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 Russellville
Other cities in Arkansas with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Russellville.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 9 trade and vocational programs at Arkansas Tech 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.